Cook

Coulter Services; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services is seeking a Cook to prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. You will follow standardized recipes and dietary requirements while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.

You will record temperatures, manage stock, keep areas organized, and support dining services as needed. The role may involve leading production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary modifications.
• Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following standardized recipes and dietary requirements.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and safety standards.
• Record food production and safety temperatures.
• Manage food stock, rotation, and storage according to safety regulations.
• Keep kitchen, storage, and equipment areas clean and organized.
• Complete cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports.
• Support dishwashing and dining services as needed.
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Job description

The Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals that enhance residents' dining experience while ensuring safety, cleanliness, and compliance in the kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following standardized recipes and dietary requirements
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and safety standards
• Record food production and safety temperatures
• Manage food stock, rotation, and storage according to safety regulations
• Keep kitchen, storage, and equipment areas clean and organized
• Complete cleaning logs and equipment maintenance reports
• Support dishwashing and dining services as needed
• Lead food production in the absence of the Dining Services Coordinator

Qualifications & Skills

Candidates should have knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and OSHA guidelines, with the ability to follow standardized recipes and dietary modifications. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential.