Cook

Wingate-Living; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living is opening an Independent Living Community in Needham Heights, MA, offering a dining-centered role under the supervision of the Executive Chef. This position focuses on preparing meals and delivering exceptional service in a home-like, community setting.

The Cook role requires teamwork, strong attention to detail, and experience in a food service environment. ServSafe certification is preferred, with potential coverage at other facilities and travel reimbursement where applicable.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as a Cook in a food service environment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to assist at another facility for coverage; travel will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals according to established recipes and menus.
• Maintain food quality, temperature, portion control, and presentation.
• Deliver 5 Star customer service in all aspects of the role.
• Assist in cleaning kitchen equipment, storage, and supply areas.
• Handle receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Follow schedules and attend department meetings.
• Complete in-services and training; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support coverage at other facilities as needed; travel may be required.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

New Independent Living Community, Opening August 2026

Salary: $26 per hour

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.