Cook [dining]

Senior Living Residences; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DEI Initiatives

Referral bonus

Retail discounts

HRA & FSA

Tuition rewards

Free meals

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Senior Living Residences in Westfield, MA is seeking a Cook to join Armbrook Village’s Dining team. You will prepare and plate meals, accommodate residents' dietary needs, and support a safe, home-like dining experience for our senior residents.

Join a top workplace recognized by The Boston Globe and USA Today for 2024. We offer competitive hourly pay starting at $20, with opportunities for advancement, a comprehensive benefits program, and a supportive, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Certification: Food Safety certification preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years as a cook in a fast-paced setting.
• Able to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate meals for residents and events.
• Accommodate residents' dietary needs as required.
• Collaborate with dining team to ensure quality service.

Skills

Food safety certification

Communication

Punctuality

Reliability

Job description

Cook

Westfield, Massachusetts

Armbrook Village’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! Armbrook Village is located at 551 North Road, Westfield MA. Learn more about Armbrook Village here.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS

FULL TIME

Pay & Benefits

Rates start at $20 per hour

Benefits

• 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. We aim to attract and retain a diverse staff. 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 proud to have adopted SAGECare’s LGBTQ Cultural Competency training program, which teaches our associates about the unique needs, cultures and concerns of LGBTQ+ older adults and promotes an inclusive workplace for all. Employment decisions at SLR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or the result of genetic testing or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, The Community complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, re-hire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.