First Cook

2Life Communities; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Floating holidays

Job summary

2Life Communities is seeking a Line/Prep Cook to create fresh, delicious meals for our residents and support daily dining operations in Framingham, MA. You will contribute to menu planning, food preparation, and ensuring nutritional diets while upholding health standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, empathy with residents, and adherence to SOPs. Experience in large-scale cooking, ServSafe or culinary credentials, and flexibility to train others are valued.

Qualifications

• Three or more years' experience as a cook or chef preparing food for large numbers of people.
• Degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution or ServSafe certification.
• Willingness to train team in food preparation and adapt to new duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and supervise meals and special diets.
• Assist in planning and executing menus and special diets.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen staff to meet resident needs and policies.
• Ensure health codes and department policies are followed in kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist Executive Chef with ordering food and equipment and maintaining supplies.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Team training willingness

Education

Culinary degree/certificate

Job description

About this position

GENERAL SUMMARY As a Line/Prep Cook, you'll play a key role in creating fresh, delicious meals for our residents while supporting the daily operations of the vibrant 2Life Dining Program. This is more than just a cooking job — it's an opportunity to make a real impact through food, teamwork, and community care.

GENERAL SUMMARY As a Line/Prep Cook, you'll play a key role in creating fresh, delicious meals for our residents while supporting the daily operations of the vibrant 2Life Dining Program. This is more than just a cooking job — it's an opportunity to make a real impact through food, teamwork, and community care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS *

• Effectively communicate with the 2Life team and staff to ensure resident needs and requests are met
• Communicates effectively and with empathy with residents and stakeholders, and effectively receives feedback
• Conveys appropriate action plans and enforces policies and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Assists in the planning and execution of menus and special diets
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets
• Assists the Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensures the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets
• Ensures that the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and department policies
• Accounts for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains the cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils
• Participates in mandatory training
• Other related duties as the Executive Chef may assign

PREPARATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must meet one or more of the following criteria:
• three or more years’ experience as a Cook or Chef preparing food for large numbers of people;
• a degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution
• ServSafe Certification
• Willingness to work with and train team in food preparation
• Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift items weighing between 10 to 50 pounds
• Constant bending and reaching as high as 8 feet, using step ladder if necessary
• Ability to walk through and deliver meals through overheated hallways
• Ability to handle equipment at temperatures as high as 500 degrees
• Ability to handle temperatures as low as 10 below zero
• Will be handling knives and other sharp objects

The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We desire to build and cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

Beyond the Paycheck: Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We don’t just offer a job; we invest in your entire life. Our "Total Rewards" package adds an extra 27% to 30%+ in value on top of your base salary.

Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.

Future-Proofing: 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).

Rest & Recharge: Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.

Family-Friendly: Inclusion for your "+1" and dependents, plus Pet Insurance for your furry family members.

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Salary Information

$23 - $25Hourly Wage