Cook

Arbors at Westfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Arbors/Ivy Assisted Living in Westfield, MA is seeking a per diem/part-time Cook who takes pride in presentation and adherence to recipes and guidelines. You will prepare meals with attention to safety and quality, and ensure each plate leaves the kitchen with care.

Join a team that values comfort and connection for residents, emphasizes feedback, and maintains a clean, organized kitchen while following health and sanitation rules.

Qualifications

• Love of cooking and food presentation.
• Pride in work and dining experience.
• Serve-Safe certification or ability to obtain.
• Allergy awareness and anti-choking training.
• Must be at least 18.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals according to recipes, dietary needs, and safety guidelines.
• Present food with care, pride, and attention to detail.
• Step out to connect with residents and gather feedback.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Support the chef and kitchen team as needed.
• Take pride in every meal served.

Skills

Cooking

Food presentation

Teamwork

Safety standards

Job description

Cook - Arbors/Ivy Assisted Living
Per Diem/Part- time

Do you love to cook-and take real pride in how your food looks and tastes? Are you the kind of cook who steps out of the kitchen to ask, "How was everything?" and truly wants the answer?

We're looking for someone who cares about presentation, follows recipes and guidelines, and takes ownership of every plate that leaves the kitchen. Someone who understands that meals are one of the most important parts of a resident's day.

At Arbors/Ivy, dining is about comfort, connection, and quality-and we want a cook who feels the same way.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare meals according to recipes, dietary needs, and safety guidelines
• Present food with care, pride, and attention to detail
• Step out to connect with residents and gather feedback
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Support the chef and kitchen team as needed
• Take pride in every meal served

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine love of cooking and food presentation
• Someone who takes pride in their work and the dining experience
• Friendly, approachable, and open to feedback
• Detail-oriented and committed to following recipes and guidelines
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude

Requirements

• Ability to read and prepare recipes independently
• Working knowledge of cooking fundamentals
• Serve-Safe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Allergy awareness and anti-choking training
• Must be at least 18 years old

Join a team where your cooking brings comfort, connection, and smiles every day.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.