Cook [dining]

Senior Living Residences; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal during shift

Health insurance

Dental and vision

401(k) plan

Tuition rewards

Referral bonus

Job summary

Goddard House in Brookline, MA is seeking a Cook to join our caring Dining team, preparing and plating meals for residents and helping create a gourmet dining experience. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of cook experience, a Food Safety certification preferred, and the ability to accommodate residents' dietary needs.

Flexible shifts include mornings and evenings with one weekend day required. We offer a comprehensive benefits program, paid time off, health coverage, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Certification: Food Safety certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years as a cook in a fast-paced setting.
• Physical requirements: lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables.
• Communication: ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.
• Punctuality and reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

Responsibilities

• The cook is responsible for preparing and plating food for meals and events.
• Accommodate residents' dietary needs as required.

Education

Food Safety certification

Job description

Brookline, Massachusetts

Goddard House's caring and compassionate Dining team members provide superior customer service and offer a gourmet dining experience for our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Goddard House is located at 165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA. Learn more about Goddard House here .

Cook

Goddard House's caring and compassionate Dining team members provide superior customer service and offer a gourmet dining experience for our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! Goddard House is located at 165 Chestnut St, Brookline, MA. Learn more about Goddard House here .

Available Shifts

Full Time: mix of 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM and 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM with one weekend day required

Pay & Benefits

Rates start at $20 per hour

Benefits

Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health insurance through Harvard Vanguard, dental, and vision insurance , disability coverage , complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates:

• DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company!
• Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
• Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meal during scheduled shift.
• Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
• Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Riverway Green Line (E), Forest Hills Station, and along MBTA bus route 39)

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The cook is responsible for preparing and plating food for meals and special events. The ideal candidate will have the ability to accommodate residents' dietary needs as required.

Requirements

• Certification: Food Safety certification, preferred
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years as a cook in a fast-paced setting
• Physical requirements : Lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables and furniture
• Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
• Punctuality & reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.