Cook [dining]

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

Benefits offered by this job

DEI Initiatives

Referral bonus program

Retail discounts

HRA and FSA

Tuition rewards

Free meal during scheduled shifts

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Senior Living Residences seeks a Cook at Concord Park in Concord, MA to prepare and plate meals for residents and events, accommodating dietary needs. This full-time role offers Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM with a starting pay of $20/hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements include Food Safety certification (preferred) and 1–2 years of cook experience in a fast-paced setting; strong communication, reliability, and punctuality are essential to support our residents and team.

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 and furniture

Responsibilities

• The cook will be responsible for preparing and plating food for meals and special events, and accommodating residents' dietary needs as required.

Job description

Concord, Massachusetts

Concord Park'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! Concord Park is located at 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA. Learn more about Concord Park here .

Cook

Concord, Massachusetts

Concord Park'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! Concord Park is located at 68 Commonwealth Avenue, Concord, MA. Learn more about Concord Park here .

Available Shifts

Full Time: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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 Blue Cross Blue Shield, 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!
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
• Nationwide tuition rewards program.
• Free meal during scheduled shifts.
• 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

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

The cook will be responsible for preparing and plating food for meals and special events, and accommodating 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.

Senior Living Residences (SLR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities for all Job Applicants and our Associates. SLR honors each associate’s (and resident’s) experiences, perspectives and unique identities. Each of our communities strives to create and maintain a living and working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We are also proud to have reached Platinum through SAGECare's LGBTQ Cultural Competency Training Program in an effort to build bridges between staff and LGBTQ residents and families by telling real stories and forming connections on a human level.