Cook - HE

Paycom - ATS; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Genuine Foods in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Cook to join our production kitchen serving schools. You will prepare and serve meals according to recipes, maintain food safety, and work with a collaborative team to deliver high-quality, scratch-made meals.

The role offers growth opportunities, PTO, holiday pay and benefits; we value reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced school setting.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Able to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working in a school environment is a plus.
• Must follow recipes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prep food according to recipes and specifications.
• Coordinate with teammates to ensure timely service.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and assist with cleaning duties.
• Keep ingredients and workstation stocked for service.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef/Genuine Foods.

Skills

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Punctual

Flexible

Strong work ethic

Job description

ABOUT GENUINE FOODSAt Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.ABOUT THIS POSITIONThe Cook position is essential to our production kitchen, responsible for preparing and serving food in accordance with daily menu and recipe standards. This role involves a variety of tasks related to food preparation and kitchen maintenance. There are opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance your career. We are a supportive team that values respect and collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators and prioritizes superior customer service.Essential Responsibilities:Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.Cook and prep food accurately based on recipes and specifications provided by the Chef/Genuine Foods.Coordinate with team members to ensure all food is prepared on time for service.Maintain a clean working environment and assist the team with additional cleaning duties.Keep area stocked and organized.Perform any additional duties as assigned.Qualifications:Must be flexible and team-oriented.At least 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods’ mission to use food to enhance students' minds, bodies, and happiness.Must be able to work in a school environment.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits and Perks:Paid Time OffHoliday payMedical, dental, and vision benefitsCareer growth opportunitiesGenuine Values:Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence.Personal Accountability: Ownership in solving problems, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality.People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.Entrepreneurial: Adaptable, nimble, willing to go the extra mile, responsive, and encouraged to try new things.Genuine: Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.