Cook - Per Diem

Maplewood Senior Living; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible shifts

Growth opportunities

Bonus & incentive programs

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Maplewood Senior Living in Weston is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our Dining Services team. The role involves preparing and serving meals to residents while ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen. We're looking for someone with a Serve Safe Certification and experience working with seniors.

Competitive wages, flexible shifts, and a strong benefits package are offered, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of seniors.

Qualifications

• Serve Safe Certification required.
• Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service meals for the dietary department.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment.
• Assist Culinary Services Director in inventory control.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Ability to work in a team

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Serve Safe Certification

Knowledge of dietary needs for seniors

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Employment Type: Per Diem

Salary: $25 per hour (Based on experience)

Department: Dining Services

Location: Weston

Job Title: Cook

Maplewood Senior Living is a state‑of‑the‑art, forward‑thinking senior living provider. We offer a home‑like, luxury environment for our residents, allowing them to live the good life in a safe environment. As an associate of Maplewood Senior Living, you will have the ability to make a profound difference in the lives of seniors each and every day. We are seeking a Cook to become part of our family and invite you to take your first step toward a rewarding career with us.

Position Summary

The Cook prepares and services meals for the dietary department in a safe and methodical manner in compliance with dietary standards, policy and procedures. All responsibilities are conducted in a manner that is consistent with Maplewood Senior Living philosophy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists or prepares food items and serves food to residents within scheduled time frame
• Cleans and maintains food service areas, including kitchen and dining room
• Assists Culinary Services Director in maintaining inventory control
• Supervises servers in the absence of the Culinary Service Director
• Maintains clean, neat, and safe work environment
• Demonstrates knowledge of kitchen equipment including but not limited to ovens, slicers, mixers, steam tables, steamers, toasters, coffee pots, refrigerators, and freezers
• Assures that resident’s diets are being followed
• Assures employees and resident guest meals are accounted for on a daily basis
• Reports to Culinary Service Director any loss, breakage, or waste of supplies and equipment
• Observes and communicates to Culinary Service Director problems or potential problems in the dietary department
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to cook large quantities of food and deliver a superior product
• Ability to guide and instruct others in food preparation and food serving
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor under stress
• Ability to recognize needs and help others without prompting
• Ability to relate well with other employees and residents of the facility
• Is neat, clean and works safely
• Maintains current cleaning list and highest standards for kitchen cleanliness
• Respects resident’s rights and adheres to community policy on resident care
• Performs all other duties assigned by any member of management

Compliance & Safety

• Follows emergency procedures
• Reports job injuries to the supervisor before the end of the work shift on the day the injury occurs

Communication

• Communicates effectively with supervisor and other staff
• Advise supervisor and appropriate manager of any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately
• Maintains acceptable attendance record, notifies supervisor if late or unable to work in accordance with personnel policies and follows work schedule

Education / Experience / Licensure / Certification

• Serve Safe Certification required
• Working knowledge of rules and regulations related to health and safety in food preparation
• Knowledge of cooking times and temperatures essential in accordance to state guidelines
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat and seasonings
• Demonstrates ability in a wide range of food preparation and skills
• Experience in dealing with seniors and their dietary needs
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to bend and reach
• Physically able to push, pull and lift up to 40‑50 lbs at times
• Physically able to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in a hot/humid environment for extended amounts of time
• Subject to burns from hot foods, cuts from knives, falls on slippery floors if caution is not used when working
• Tastes and smells food to determine quality and palatability

Miscellaneous

• Required to work weekends and holidays as assigned
• May be required to work on shifts other than the one for which hired
• May be required to work extended hours up to 16 hours per day

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus & incentive programs
• Competitive Benefits Package: including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, company paid time‑off, life insurance policy, insurance deductibles and voluntary Aflac insurance for our full‑time employees.