Cook Part-Time-Walpole, MA

HFLW Brand; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

The Home in Walpole/ Clifford Academy in Walpole, MA is seeking a Part-Time Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner for residents and students on campus. You will plan cycle menus with the Dietitian and operate under the Food Services Manager to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, ServSafe certification, and 2+ years in a large kitchen; experience in a residential/institutional kitchen is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years working in a large cooking/kitchen environment preferred.
• ServSafe certification and Food Allergy Training required.
• Skilled cook with ability to follow USDA recipes and prepare meals from a cycle menu.
• Prior experience working in a residential/institutional kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning seasonal cycle menus with the Dietitian and under the direction of the Food Services Manager.
• Cook and prepare meals as required for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner.
• Stock and rotate inventory; receive and store all food per safety standards.
• Maintain clean, organized kitchen and proper record keeping per DESE requirements for school programs.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Food Allergy Training

2+ years kitchen experience

High School Diploma

Cycle menu planning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Walpole
399 Lincoln Road
Walpole, MA 02081, USA

The Home in Walpole/ Clifford Academy seeks a Cook (Part-Time) for their residential and school campus, serving breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner meals. The Part‑Time Cook position has the following responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, participate in the planning of seasonal cycle menus with The Home's Dietitian.
• Cooks and prepares meals as required.
• Responsible for stocking and stock rotation.
• Receives and stores all food in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.
• Maintains record keeping as required by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the school programs (i.e. Food Safety logs and Daily Food production records for breakfast and lunch, inventory and purchasing records).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 plus years' working in a large cooking/kitchen environment preferred.
• ServSafe certification and Food Allergy Training required.
• Skilled cook with ability to follow USDA recipes and prepare meals from a cycle menu.
• Prior experience working in a residential/institutional kitchen preferred.

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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