Food Service

wingatelivingcareers; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wingate Living is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our dining services team in Rhode Island. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver a restaurant-style dining experience for residents, ensuring high-quality meals and consistent service.

The role requires at least three years of cooking experience in a food service setting, strong teamwork, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Full-time hours include every other weekend and holidays, with travel to other communities as

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a Cook in a food service environment.
• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Willing to assist at another community; travel will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks meals according to established recipes and menus.
• Ensures food quality, temperature, portion control, and presentation.
• Performs kitchen duties and uses dietary utensils and equipment as directed.
• Assists in cleaning kitchen and storage areas.
• Disposes of garbage and maintains sanitation per schedule.
• Assists in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Collaborates with residents and families to support person-centered care.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

ServSafe

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Job description

Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care.

At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of. As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services.

Job Purpose:Work closely with the Executive Chef / Director to provide residents with a high level of customer service while promoting a restaurant style dining experience.

Hours: Full Time including every other weekend and holidays as scheduled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks meals according to established recipes and approved menus.
• Complies with quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food.
• Perform defined work routines using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by supervisor.
• Required to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment, food storage area, and supply areas according to the community schedule.
• Required to remove garbage from the kitchen and to clean trash containers.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Successful completion of ServSafe certification course preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a Cook in a food service environment required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be willing to assist at another community for coverage or help during an emergency; travel will be reimbursed.