Cook [dining]

Senior Living Residences•Cambridge, MA

2d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Cook Cambridge, Massachusetts The Cambridge Homes' caring and compassionate Dining team members provide superior customer service and offer a gourmet dining experience for our senior residents. Our associates appreciate our safe, home-like, and fun work environment. We are proud to have been ranked #1 in The Boston Globe's 2024 List of Top Places to Work and #35 in the nation by USA Today! The Cambridge Homes is located at 360 Mount Auburn, Cambridge, MA. Learn more about The Cambridge Homes here . AVAILABLE SHIFTS: Part Time: 24-29 hours per week including evenings and weekend shifts PAY & BENEFITS Rates start at $24 per hour Our comprehensive standard benefits program starts on the day of hire and includes paid time off, holiday pay, health, dental, and vision insurance , disability coverage , complimentary life insurance and a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match. We also offer the following perks and incentives to all associates: DEI Initiatives - A regular opportunity for all associates to voice opinions and ideas to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion for the whole company! Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more! Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses. Nationwide tuition rewards program. Free meal during scheduled shifts. Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Harvard red line station, and along MBTA bus route 71 and 73)

Requirements

Food Safety certification, preferred
Minimum 1-2 years as a cook in a fast-paced setting
Lifting trays and dishes, occasionally moving dining tables and furniture
An ability to communicate effectively with residents and co-workers
Punctuality & reliability – Our residents rely on us to assist them with their daily living activities and we expect our associates to deliver on this promise.

Responsibilities

The cook is responsible for preparing and plating food for meals and special events.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to accommodate residents' dietary needs as required.

Benefits

paid time off
holiday pay
health, dental, and vision insurance
disability coverage
complimentary life insurance
a pre-tax retirement savings plan with a company match
DEI Initiatives
Generous bonus program for referring associates and or residents
Retail discounts include cellphone plans, pet insurance, home & auto insurance, car rentals, identity theft protection, office supplies, concert & museum tickets, travel, shopping, and much more!
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to offset medical plan and health care expenses.
Nationwide tuition rewards program.
Free meal during scheduled shifts.
Extensive professional development and education programs, including the opportunity to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner
Commuter Benefits include pre-tax savings on public transportation passes and parking (conveniently located near Harvard red line station, and along MBTA bus route 71 and 73)