First Cook - Corporate Café, Daytime Hours + DailyPay

Kids for the Future; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation

DailyPay

Job summary

Cafe Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced First Cook to join our corporate dining team in Bedford, MA. You will prepare fresh, high-quality food for daily café service and catered events, working independently at a station and ensuring smooth operations during busy periods.

We offer steady daytime hours, no late nights, a team-focused kitchen, and opportunities to advance. A strong cooking background and dedication to food safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cooking experience in restaurant, corporate dining, hospitality, catering or similar food service.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion standards.
• Strong attention to food quality, presentation, sanitation and safety.
• Dependable, punctual and team oriented.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality breakfast and lunch items for daily café service.
• Independently set up, operate, and maintain assigned cooking stations.
• Prepare made-to-order and batch-cooked items with attention to quality and presentation.
• Follow recipes, production sheets, and established culinary procedures.
• Support catering, meetings and special events.
• Monitor food quality, temperatures, and presentation throughout service.
• Keep station clean, organized, stocked, and ready for service.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with chefs and managers to keep production and service on track.

Skills

Cooking skills

Station work

Food safety

Teamwork

Quality control

Punctual

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Cafe Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced First Cook to join our corporate dining team in Bedford, MA. You will prepare fresh, high-quality food for daily café service and catered events, working independently at a station and ensuring smooth operations during busy periods.

We offer steady daytime hours, no late nights, a team-focused kitchen, and opportunities to advance. A strong cooking background and dedication to food safety are essential.