Full-Time Cook

HFLW Brand; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Extensive training

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

The Home for Little Wanderers in Walpole, MA is seeking a Full Time Cook to support our Walpole residential and school campus, providing breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, you will participate in menu planning, cook meals, and maintain kitchen operations.

Qualifications include a High School diploma, ServSafe certification, and 2+ years in a large kitchen; prior residential/institutional kitchen experience preferred.

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 with ability to follow USDA recipes and prepare meals from a cycle menu.
• Prior experience in residential/institutional kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning seasonal cycle menus with the Dietitian under the Food Services Manager.
• Cook and prepare meals as required.
• Stock and rotate stock.
• Receive and store all food per food safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
• Maintain DESE-required logs and records for school programs.

Skills

Cook skills

Cycle menu planning

Food safety

Residential kitchen

ServSafe

Food Allergy Training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Walpole
399 Lincoln Road
Walpole, MA 02081, USA

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!

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.