Line Cook for Senior Living — Banquets & Special Diets

Hebrew SeniorLife; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA seeks a hands-on Line Cook to safely prepare entrees, vegetables, salads and desserts for various diets. You will follow standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion controls, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and timely service for meals and banquets.

The role requires quality cooking skills, adherence to dietary spreads, and efficient operations in a fast-paced kitchen environment, including breakfast through dinner service.

Qualifications

• 3 years of cooking experience required.
• ServSafe Certification required or obtained within 6 months of being in the role.
• High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on production and presentation of cooked items per standards.
• Pull and thaw frozen foods according to schedule.
• Hold and serve food at proper temperatures and ensure attractive presentation.
• Assist in daily food production and ensure proper portions per menus and recipes.
• Rotate and date items in walk-in refrigeration and freezers; maintain organization.

Skills

Knife skills

English proficiency

Food safety

Measuring

Education

High School diploma

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA seeks a hands-on Line Cook to safely prepare entrees, vegetables, salads and desserts for various diets. You will follow standardized recipes, production sheets, and portion controls, with emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and timely service for meals and banquets.

The role requires quality cooking skills, adherence to dietary spreads, and efficient operations in a fast-paced kitchen environment, including breakfast through dinner service.