Cook - Part time

Benchmark Senior Living LLC; Lincoln (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays

Meal discount

Paid training

Uniforms provided

Referral bonus

Health & wellness

401k with match

Medical vision dental

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living LLC's The Commons at Lincoln is seeking a part-time cook to join our premier CCRC campus in Lincoln, MA. You will prepare nutritious meals, follow dietary guidelines, and work with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality for residents.

Responsibilities include safe operation of kitchen equipment, assisting in meal production, and maintaining a positive, resident-focused service. Benefits include paid training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have dietary experience to prepare meals per dietary guidelines.
• Leadership ability to supervise staff and coordinate with team.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures, laws, and guidelines related to food service.

Responsibilities

• Follow all dietary procedures and guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist in establishing food production lines to ensure timely meals.
• Represent the community with a positive attitude to residents and families.
• Prepare nutritious meals with high quality presentation.

Skills

Dietary experience

Leadership ability

Knowledge of dietary procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary Arts training

Job description

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling.

Availability in both Independent Living and/or our Health Center

Schedule: 20 - 30 hrs, includes one weekend day

Joining The Commons at Lincoln, a premier CCRC campus of the Benchmark Senior Living team, means putting your passion to work. We arelooking forpart time top-tierCooks to join our team! As a Cook, your main role will be to make a difference in the lives of our residents by providing delicious and healthy meals. You will prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations with established Benchmark policies and procedures. The Executive Chef oversees this role and is a resource to ensure that quality food service is consistently provided. If you have a dedication to creating quality cuisine, provide an energetic presence to your work, and are looking for a company that aligns with those values, then this opportunity is made for you!

Responsibilities

• Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
• Must be able to operate all kitchen equipment safely and effectively. Equipment may include a meat slicer, food processor, mixers, ovens, grills, steamers, dishwasher, dumb waiter, warmer cabinets.
• Assists in establishing food production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Represents the community with a positive attitude and pride when interacting with potential residents and families.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals, ensuring high-quality presentation and flavorful meals for our residents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary Arts training preferred
• 2 years of dietary experience
• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
• Must possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise professional and non-professional personnel.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*

*Eligibility may vary by employment status

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.