Cook - Carroll Center for the Blind
Whitsons Culinary Group•Newton, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
Join our healthcare nutrition team as a Cook and help prepare fresh, healing meals that support wellness and recovery in a calm, caring environment. This role focuses on nourishing residents with meals prepared according to healthcare dietary guidelines, ensuring safety, attractiveness, and adherence to special dietary needs. The position offers a stable, predictable schedule with weekend shifts and no late nights, within a mission-driven setting that values its cooks as key members of the healing process.
Requirements
- Basic cooking knowledge – we’ll train the right person!
- A strong commitment to food safety and sanitation
- A dependable, caring attitude and good communication skills
- Comfort working in a clinical or patient-centered setting
- A passion for nourishing other
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must complete all Whitsons and government required training as necessary
- ServSafe certification
- Local food safety certification, if required in jurisdiction of employment.
- Ability to speak and read English to understand and perform job assignments.
- Must be proficient in recipe procedures and cooking techniques.
- 1-year professional culinary experience required
- Always present a positive and professional image.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals according to healthcare dietary guidelines
- Ensure all food is prepared safely and attractively
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen environment
- Collaborate with dietary and clinical staff to meet residents nutritional and medical needs
- Follow procedures for special diets, allergies, and food restrictions
Benefits
- Paid training and opportunities to grow in healthcare food service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
