Cook - K12 (3635)

Genuine Foods; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food service management is seeking a Cook for a K12 position in Massachusetts. The role involves preparing and serving wholesome meals in a school setting, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean environment. Ideal candidates will have culinary experience, a positive attitude, and a commitment to enhancing students' well-being through food.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Willing to learn USDA National School Lunch Program compliance requirements.
• Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to daily menu and recipe standards.
• Ensure food safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Maintain a clean working environment and assist with cleaning duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Food Safety Standards

Culinary Skills

Positive Attitude

Work Ethic

Job description

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About Genuine Foods

At 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, combined with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs, can transform lives and build community. Food service management is our core, but our achievements extend beyond just the plate.

Position Details

The Cook position is located in a school setting. Responsibilities include preparing and serving food according to the daily menu and recipe standards. This role offers opportunities to learn culinary skills and advance your career. We value teamwork, respect, and a positive attitude, especially in working with students and educators.

• Ensure food safety standards are maintained at all times.
• Prepare and cook food based on recipes and specifications provided by the Chef/Genuine Foods.
• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely food preparation for service.
• Maintain a clean working environment and assist with cleaning duties.
• Keep the work area stocked and organized.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Must be flexible and team-oriented.
• Minimum 1 year of line cook or culinary experience.
• Willing to learn USDA National School Lunch Program compliance requirements.
• Possess a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
• Punctuality and adherence to attendance policies are required.
• 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.
• Ability to work effectively in a school environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Career growth opportunities

Our Values

Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivering the best quality possible.

Personal Accountability: Ownership, problem-solving, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship.

People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.

Entrepreneurial Spirit: Adaptability, responsiveness, innovation, and going the extra mile.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Other
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services