Cook

AdviniaCare; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign‑on bonus

Evening shifts

Full benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Overtime pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

College tuition assistance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

AdviniaCare Northbridge in Northbridge, Massachusetts seeks a skilled Cook to plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents, ensuring top quality service and care. You will join a collaborative team and help create appetizing menus while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role offers full-time evening hours with every other weekend, a sign-on bonus, and benefits including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, preferably in a medical setting.
• Massachusetts food handling certificate.
• Certificate or associate degree in culinary arts.
• Knowledge of geriatric diets.
• Ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for residents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper food handling and sanitation, and follow food storage procedures.
• Assist with menu planning and food production as needed.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to maintain and improve culinary skills.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Kitchen equipment

Geriatric diets

Education

Culinary certificate or associate degree

Massachusetts Food Handling Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our talented team at AdviniaCare Northbridge in Northbridge, Massachusetts. As a Cook, you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and cooking food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for our residents. If you are an enthusiastic team player with a passion for food and a commitment to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply.

Sign‑on bonus available. Hiring for evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook food items to ensure the highest quality service and experience for residents.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Ensure proper food handling and sanitation, and follow food storage procedures.
• Assist with menu planning and food production as needed.
• Collaborate with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Participate in ongoing education and training to maintain and improve culinary skills.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen setting, preferably in a medical setting.
• Certificate or associate degree in culinary arts or cooking preferred.
• Massachusetts food handling certificate and knowledge of geriatric diets.
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods.
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures.
• Capacity to work in a team environment.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus.
• Full‑time evening hours available, with every other weekend as part of your schedule.
• Competitive salary: $21 - $25 per hour.
• Comprehensive benefits for full‑time employees.
• Tuition reimbursement for career progression.
• Flexible schedules.
• Great work‑life balance.
• Overtime pay.
• Competitive rates.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program and college tuition assistance.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Earned time off (sick, vacation, personal).
• Paid holidays.

About Us

AdviniaCare is a senior living provider operating assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing facilities across the country. We are committed to providing exceptional care and services to our residents and are seeking like‑minded individuals to join our team. Our mission is to provide "Exceptional Care, Every Resident, Every Day."

How to Apply

If you are passionate about food and committed to providing exceptional care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application to join our talented team at AdviniaCare Northbridge.