Cook

Wingate Living; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Wingate Living in Needham, MA, is seeking a Cook to join a restaurant-style dining team serving residents. The position offers Full Time, Part Time and Weekend shifts with an hourly wage of $25-$26 and benefits including 401K and health coverage. You will work with the Executive Chef to prepare meals, ensure food safety and quality, and provide 5 Star service to residents and families in a compassionate, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Cook in a food service environment.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Complies with food quality, temperatures, portions, and presentation.
• Provide 5 Star customer service in all interactions with residents and families.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen areas and storage, as scheduled.
• Support operations during busy shifts and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Prioritization

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

One Wingate East

Schedule: Full Time, Part Time, Weekends

Salary: $25-$26 per hour

Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you.

Job Purpose

Work closely with the Executive Chef to Director to provide residents with a high level of customer service while promoting a restaurant style dining experience.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in preparing and cooking meals according to established recipes and approved menus.


• Complies with quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food.


• Applies "5 Star" customer service approach in all aspects of job.


• Perform defined work routines using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by supervisor.


• Follow cleaning duties as assigned and scheduled.


• Required to perform duties efficiently in order to accomplish tasks in allotted time.


• Required to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment, food storage area, and supply areas according to the facility schedule.


• Required to remove garbage from the kitchen and to clean trash containers. As needed.


• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.


• Complies with schedule as established by supervisor and attends scheduled department staff meetings.


• Completes ongoing in-services, training and education


• Compliant with and maintains all regulatory documentation on dining standards to ensure Federal, State and Local regulatory compliance


• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.


• Reports to the appropriate managers any known or suspected violations of policy and procedures, regulations or standards of conduct.


• Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.


• Actively supports Wingate’s commitment to providing "5 Star" service on all quality objectives, with an emphasis on continual improvement.


• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Successful completion of ServSafe certification course preferred.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Cook in a food service environment required.


• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.


• Must be willing to assist at another facility for coverage or help during an emergency; travel will be reimbursed.