Cook (School)

Riverview School; East Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview School in Massachusetts is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team serving students and staff in a boarding/day program. The role involves following standardized recipes and assisting with all daily kitchen operations to ensure nutritious meals.

The successful candidate will help maintain HACCP documentation, support inventory, and assist with events while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and safety in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional cooking experience.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification before employment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and preparation quantities accurately.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to Riverview's mission and belief in the potential of every student.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for students and staff using standardized recipes and established production procedures.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Receive, store, and rotate food and supply deliveries.
• Assist with inventory management and food production records.
• Complete required food safety and HACCP documentation, including temperature and sanitation logs.
• Support special events, community meals, and fundraising activities.
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and organization of kitchen and storage areas as needed.
• Communicate student preferences and feedback to culinary leadership.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and visitors.
• Follow all Riverview policies, food service standards, and Department of Health regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

School Cook Riverview School, an independent coeducational boarding/day school, provides a caring community for adolescents and young adults with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities. We are seeking a Cook to join our culinary team and help provide nutritious, high-quality meals to students and staff in a supportive, mission-driven environment. This position plays an important role in creating a positive dining experience while helping support a diverse population of students. Working closely with Riverview's Lead Cook and culinary leadership team, the Cook will assist with all aspects of daily meal preparation, food service, kitchen operations, and food safety. The ideal candidate is dependable, collaborative, organized, and committed to maintaining high standards of quality and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals for students and staff using standardized recipes and established production procedures.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization.
• Receive, store, and rotate food and supply deliveries.
• Assist with inventory management and food production records.
• Complete required food safety and HACCP documentation, including temperature and sanitation logs.
• Support special events, community meals, and fundraising activities.
• Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, and organization of kitchen and storage areas as needed.
• Communicate student preferences and feedback to culinary leadership.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and visitors.
• Follow all Riverview policies, food service standards, and Department of Health regulations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of professional cooking experience.
• ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain certification before employment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and basic cooking techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes, production schedules, and preparation quantities accurately.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to Riverview's mission and belief in the potential of every student.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, and push supplies and boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, and reach to store/retrieve supplies.
• Ability to walk extended distances, climb stairs, and generally navigate a large campus enviroment
• Occasional environmental exposures to inclement weather.

Other Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the US
• Suitable background check and fingerprinting results
• CPR/AED/Standard First Aid or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Valid driver’s license Join a team where your work helps nourish, support, and bring together members of the Riverview community every day!