Cook

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire w/full benefits

Weekend differential

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is helping a senior living community in Weston, MA hires a Cook. This full-time role pays $23.00-$30.00 per hour, with a $5.00 weekend differential and full benefits for direct hire.

You will prepare nutritious meals for residents and staff, follow sanitation procedures, and accommodate therapeutic diets. Requires ServSafe and 2+ years cooking experience; prior senior living experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional cooking experience.
• Strong culinary and food preparation skills.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and ability to modify recipes as needed.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Calm, professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in a senior living or healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve flavorful, nutritious meals for residents and staff.
• Follow established food preparation, handling, and sanitation procedures.
• Prepare meals that accommodate therapeutic and dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining service areas.
• Adjust recipes and menus based on feedback from residents and staff.
• Work closely with the culinary team to develop healthy and appealing menu options.
• Help maintain the high standards of a five-star senior living community.

Skills

Cooking experience

Culinary skills

Food safety

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Sanitation standards

Interpersonal skills

Calm professional demeanor

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Our client, a senior living community in Weston, MA, is looking for an experiencedCook to join their culinary team. This is a great opportunity for a skilled cook who enjoys preparing high-quality, healthy meals and working with older adults in a collaborative environment.

Pay: $23.00-$30.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, including weekends
Weekend Differential: Additional $5.00 per hour

Direct Hire position w/full benefits

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve flavorful, nutritious meals for residents and staff
• Follow established food preparation, handling, and sanitation procedures
• Prepare meals that accommodate therapeutic and dietary needs
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and dining service areas
• Adjust recipes and menus based on feedback from residents and staff
• Work closely with the culinary team to develop healthy and appealing menu options
• Help maintain the high standards of a five-star senior living community

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional cooking experience
• Strong culinary and food preparation skills
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and ability to modify recipes as needed
• ServSafe Certification required
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Calm, professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills
• Previous experience in a senior living or healthcare setting preferred

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