Full-Time Salad & Prep Cook — Day Shift Kitchen Pro

NexDine; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holiday, Sick

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Growth Opportunities

Various Employee Perks and Rewards

Job summary

NEXDINE Hospitality in Waltham, MA is seeking a Salad/Prep Cook to prepare daily salads, sandwiches, and desserts for students and faculty. This hands-on role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and outstanding customer service in a busy kitchen.

You will support kitchen cleanup, stock stations, and help with other culinary stations as needed. The ideal candidate has a High school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of deli experience, with dependable, neat appearance and strong guest service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 - 3 years' experience in a similar deli position.
• Must be dependable, neat, clean, professional and have excellent customer service skills - THIS IS A FRONT AND BACK OF THE HOUSE POSITION

Responsibilities

• Preparing daily meals including made-to-order deli items and catering orders.
• Chopping and slicing meats, cheese and vegetables; making sandwiches and grab-and-go items.
• Stock stations with items needed for service.
• Bake, roast, broil and steam meats, fish, vegetables and other foods.
• Provide excellent customer service; greet and thank customers.
• Operate and sanitize equipment safely and properly.

Skills

Customer service

Front of house

Back of house

Food prep

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

NEXDINE Hospitality in Waltham, MA is seeking a Salad/Prep Cook to prepare daily salads, sandwiches, and desserts for students and faculty. This hands-on role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and outstanding customer service in a busy kitchen.

You will support kitchen cleanup, stock stations, and help with other culinary stations as needed. The ideal candidate has a High school diploma or equivalent and 1–3 years of deli experience, with dependable, neat appearance and strong guest service.