Deli Cook

NEXDINE Hospitality; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Compensation & Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Growth Opportunities

Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Job summary

NEXDINE Hospitality in Chelmsford, MA is seeking a Deli Cook to handle salads and sandwiches for students and faculty, with front- and back-of-house responsibilities. The role requires speed, accuracy, and friendly customer service in a busy dining operation.

You’ll prep daily meals, maintain station cleanliness, and assist with catering orders while upholding safety and quality standards; this is a hands-on team role offering competitive weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of deli cooking or similar food-prep experience.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain food presentation standards.
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads and sandwiches for daily service and catering orders.
• Stock and replenish stations to ensure service readiness.
• Cook and prepare meats, vegetables, and other items per guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout shift.
• Assist with meal prep during peak service times.

Skills

Deli cooking

Food safety

Customer service

Meal prep

Stock management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Who We Are:

NEXDINE Hospitality’s family of brands provides dining, hospitality, fitness center and facility management services to businesses, independent schools, higher education, senior living, and hospitals nationwide. We put our people first to deliver finely tailored, expertly managed programs. The NEXDINE Experience is responsive, transparent, and authentic. Learn more at www.NEXDINE.com.

Job Details

Position: Deli Cook

Location: Chelmsford, MA

Schedule: M-F, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Hours: Full Time

Hourly Pay Rate: $22.00-$24.00/hr

Pay Frequency: Weekly – Direct Deposit

What We Offer You:

• Generous Compensation & Benefits Package
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Job Summary:

The Deli Cook is responsible for all aspects of production for Salads and Sandwiches, and clean up before, during and after service. In addition, the Deli Cook will prepare sandwiches, salads, desserts for students and faculty. This position will also support cleaning the kitchen both during and at the end of the shift. May assist in putting away orders.

The Deli Cook will serve as the first impression for all students and faculty. This is a hands‑on role that requires accurate speed, efficiency, and excellent customer service.

Essential Functions and Key Tasks:

• Preparing daily meals including but not limited to made‑to‑order deli / salad items including catering orders (as needed)
• Chopping and slicing meats, cheese and vegetables, cooking, making sandwiches, sandwiches, grab and go items, etc.
• Responsible for preparation of lunch and dinner station according to company guidelines
• Stock stations with all items necessary for service
• Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables, and other foods
• Carve, trim and prepare meats and seafood for hot or cold service
• Make sure the customers are being taken care of and the department looks clean and presentable at all times
• Provide excellent customer service to include being attentive, approachable, greeting and thanking customers
• help with grab and go
• catering
• Operates and sanitizes all equipment in a safe and proper manner
• May assist in supporting culinary staff at numerous stations as directed
• Adhere to and promote company standards for safety, proper food handling practices, sanitation, uniform guidelines and productivity

Deli Cook Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 - 3 years’ experience in a similar deli position

Must be dependable, neat, clean, professional and have excellent customer service skills - THIS IS A FRONT AND BACK OF THE HOUSE POSITION