Cook

Spauldingservices; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan with 5%

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Spaulding Academy & Family Services is seeking a Cook to join our Food Services team. The Cook works to produce the highest quality food that is both appealing and nutritious for our student population.

Operating in a collaborative dining environment, this role involves preparing balanced meals across all service periods, supporting special events, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards on campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Culinary experience preferred, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of special dietary regimes, dietary protocols, and meal preparation for specific nursing instructions.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including standing up to 8.5 hours and lifting up to 25 lbs. independently (50 lbs. with assistance).
• Comfort working in a specialized educational setting with children who may experience emotional or behavioral outbursts, maintaining a patient and professional approach at all times.

Responsibilities

• Prepare balanced meals across service periods.
• Support special events on campus.
• Maintain strict safety and sanitation standards on campus.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Menu design

Food safety

Temperature logging

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Spaulding Academy & Family Services is seeking a Cook to join our Food Services team! The Cook works to produce the highest quality food that is both appealing and nutritious for our student population. Operating in a collaborative dining environment, this role involves preparing balanced meals across all service periods, supporting special events, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards on campus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• ServSafe Certification required (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Culinary experience preferred, or a demonstrated ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of special dietary regimes, dietary protocols, and meal preparation for specific nursing instructions.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including standing up to 8.5 hours and lifting up to 25 lbs. independently (50 lbs. with assistance).
• Comfort working in a specialized educational setting with children who may experience emotional or behavioral outbursts, maintaining a patient and professional approach at all times.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members, staff, and students.
• Excellent organizational skills and the self-motivation required to multi-task and work independently.
• Proficiency in menu design, soup production, salad bar preparation, and service line management.
• Solid understanding of food safety, equipment sanitization, temperature logging, and production record maintenance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Generous paid time off and holidays

Physical Setting

Onsite

Schedule

Full-time or part-time options available with open availability required. Work schedules generally consist of 8-hour days, 5 days per week (up to 48 hours per week), including rotating weekend shifts to ensure dining hall coverage Sunday through Saturday.

We are fully committed to maintaining a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.