Cook

Advinia Care; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Work-life balance

Caring environment

Job summary

AdviniaCare Wellesley Alzheimer's Center in Wellesley, MA is seeking a skilled Cook for part-time and full-time roles. You will plan, prepare and cook meals for residents, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen while ensuring proper food handling and sanitation.

The position offers a supportive team environment, competitive hourly pay, and opportunities to work in a caring setting focused on quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience required.
• Culinary arts or cooking degree/certificate.
• State food handling certificate and geriatric diet knowledge.
• Experience with cutting tools, cookware and bakeware.
• Knowledge of cooking methods (grilling, baking, boiling).
• Must follow sanitation procedures and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
• Ensure proper food handling and sanitation.
• Follow food storage procedures.
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards residents and coworkers.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food handling

Geriatric diets

Sanitation procedures

Team player

Education

Culinary arts certificate / associate degree

State food handling certification

Tools

Cutting tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Job description

Job Title: Cook

Location: Wellesley, MA

Company: AdviniaCare Wellesley Alzheimer's Center

Job Type: Part-time and full-time

Salary: $20 - $23 HOURLY

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Cook to join our talented team on a part-time and full-time basis. 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. You will also be responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen, as well as ensuring proper food handling and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items according to recipes and standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
• Ensure proper food handling and sanitation
• Follow food storage procedures
• Work closely with other kitchen staff to ensure smooth service
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards residents and coworkers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen
• Certificate or associate degree from a community college in culinary arts, cooking
• Food handling certificate from your state and knowledge of geriatric diets
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware, and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling, etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Capacity to work in a team

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits and competitive salary
• Great work/life balance
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and caring environment