Cook Full Time

Rogerson Communities; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated food service professional to join their team. This role involves participating in meal preparation, ensuring quality and presentation, and accommodating dietary needs. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills and a passion for providing excellent service. You'll collaborate closely with the Food Service Director and other staff to maintain high standards of food safety and nutrition. Join this rewarding environment where your contributions can make a significant impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• 1-2 years of cooking experience preferred.
• Effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food preparation for all meals and snacks.
• Ensure quality and presentation of food.
• Monitor food safety practices and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Cooking experience

Ability to follow instructions

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Description

Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday 12 PM - 7:30 PM

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Effective communication skills with residents and staff.
• Ability to tactfully interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• 1-2 years of cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food preparation for all meals and snacks, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Complete food production and service in a timely manner.
• Understand and accommodate specific therapeutic dietary needs.
• Collaborate with the Food Service Director to maintain therapeutic diets, ensure nutritional meals, and comply with health regulations.
• Maintain food service equipment, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and proper functioning.
• Report for shifts in uniform and on time.
• Coordinate with Food Service Director and managers for food service events, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Coordinate meal schedules with Assisted Living, Day Program Directors, and Nurse Coordinator to ensure timely meal service.
• Keep dietary storage areas organized and clean.
• Conduct pre-meal meetings on menu items, ingredients, food handling, and service instructions.
• Monitor food safety practices, complete temperature logs, and daily reports.
• Store leftovers safely and immediately after meals.
• Communicate dietary needs for special functions and events, ensuring schedule adherence.
• Report issues affecting the Food Service Department to the Food Service Director.
• Attend staff orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Maintain temperature sheets and daily cooks reports.
• Participate in community events when required, ensuring quality presentation and service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.

Preferred

Loyal: Shows support to a cause.

Enthusiastic: Demonstrates eagerness and interest.

Motivations

Required

Ability to Make an Impact: Motivated to contribute to organizational success.

Preferred

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well with flexible scheduling and goal-setting.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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