Senior Living Cook - Nutritious Meals, Flexible Hours

Benchmark Senior Living; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays/PTO

Meal Discount

Training & Uniforms

Referral Bonus

Wellness Programs

401k Match

Medical/Vision/Dental

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Benchmark Senior Living in Acton, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare delicious, healthy meals for our residents, following federal, state, and local standards and Benchmark policies.

You will help establish a safe, efficient kitchen workflow, operate equipment safely, and present high-quality meals with care and pride.

We offer flexible full-time and part-time day hours (11 AM–7 PM with some weekend shifts), competitive benefits, and a supportive team focused on resident well‑being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary Arts training preferred.
• 2 years of dietary experience.
• Knowledge of dietary procedures, laws, and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
• Leadership ability and willingness to supervise staff.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Primarily a standing position with possible standing in one place.

Responsibilities

• Assures all dietary procedures are followed.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively (e.g., meat slicer, mixers, ovens).
• Establishes food production line to ensure meals are prepared on time.
• Represents the community with a positive attitude to residents and families.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals with high-quality presentation.

Skills

Food safety

Team leadership

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benchmark Senior Living in Acton, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare delicious, healthy meals for our residents, following federal, state, and local standards and Benchmark policies.

You will help establish a safe, efficient kitchen workflow, operate equipment safely, and present high-quality meals with care and pride.

We offer flexible full-time and part-time day hours (11 AM–7 PM with some weekend shifts), competitive benefits, and a supportive team focused on resident well‑being.