Full-Time Cook

The Home for Little Wanderers; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Extensive training

Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole, MA is seeking a Full Time Cook to prepare breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinners on campus. You will stock, rotate inventory, and maintain a clean kitchen while following seasonal cycle menus planned with the Dietitian.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and ServSafe with Food Allergy Training; 2+ years in a large kitchen is preferred, plus experience in residential/institutional settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in a large cooking/kitchen environment preferred.
• ServSafe certification and Food Allergy Training required.
• Skilled cook who can follow USDA recipes and cycle menus.
• Residential/institutional kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, participate in planning seasonal cycle menus with The Home's Dietitian.
• Cook and prepare meals as required.
• Stock and rotate inventory.
• Receive and store all food in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Maintain DESE-required records for school programs (Food Safety logs and daily production records, inventory, purchasing).

Skills

Skilled Cook

USDA recipes

Meal prep

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

The Home in Walpole/ Clifford Academy seeks a Full Time Cook for their Walpole, MA residential and school campus, serving breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner meals. The Cook position has the following responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, participate in the planning of seasonal cycle menus with The Home's Dietitian.
• Cooks and prepares meals as required.
• Responsible for stocking and stock rotation.
• Receives and stores all food in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.
• Maintains record keeping as required by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the school programs (i.e. Food Safety logs and Daily Food production records for breakfast and lunch, inventory and purchasing records).

Responsibilities

The Home in Walpole/ Clifford Academy seeks a Full Time Cook for their Walpole, MA residential and school campus, serving breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner meals. The Cook position has the following responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, participate in the planning of seasonal cycle menus with The Home's Dietitian.
• Cooks and prepares meals as required.
• Responsible for stocking and stock rotation.
• Receives and stores all food in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.
• Maintains record keeping as required by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the school programs (i.e. Food Safety logs and Daily Food production records for breakfast and lunch, inventory and purchasing records).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 plus years\' working in a large cooking/kitchen environment preferred.
• ServSafe certification and Food Allergy Training required.
• Skilled Cook with ability to follow USDA recipes and prepare meals from a cycle menu.
• Prior experience working in a residential/institutional kitchen preferred.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $$3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.