Cook - 24 Hours

The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities; Stoneham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid holidays

Retirement assistance

Employee appreciation programs

And more

Job summary

The Arbors Assisted Living Residential Communities is seeking a PT Cook at Arbors Stoneham. You will prepare meals, present dishes with pride, and connect with residents to collect feedback, while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and supporting the kitchen team.

Join a team that values quality meals, dietary compliance, and daily resident interaction, with opportunities to grow in a supportive dining program within an assisted living setting.

Qualifications

• Loves cooking and presenting food
• Able to follow recipes and guidelines
• Engages with residents to gather feedback

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking passion

Food presentation

Friendly demeanor

Detail-oriented

Team player

Job description

Cook – Arbors at StonehamAssisted Living
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

Benefits

• PTO
• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Retirement assistanceEmployee appreciation programs
• And more

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.