Line/Prep Cook

2LIFE COMMUNITIES • Newton, MA

3h

About The Position

We’re looking for talented Line and Prep Cooks who want to cook fresh, delicious meals for our residents in a high-energy, high-respect environment.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

No grueling late nights and no crack-of-dawn starts. Enjoy a schedule that actually lets you have a life outside the kitchen.

This isn’t just a "vibrant dining program"—it’s a place where you’ll work alongside great people who genuinely have your back.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, your future, and your well-being.

Every meal you prep and plate makes a direct impact on the lives of our residents. You aren't just a number; you're a key part of their daily joy.

Requirements

• Must meet one or more of the following criteria: three or more years’ experience as a Cook or Chef preparing food for large numbers of people; a degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution
• ServSafe Certification
• Willingness to work with and train the team in food preparation
• Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned
• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift items weighing between 10 to 50 pounds
• Constant bending and reaching as high as 8 feet, using a step ladder if necessary
• Ability to walk through and deliver meals through overheated hallways
• Ability to handle equipment at temperatures as high as 500 degrees
• Ability to handle temperatures as low as 10 below zero
• Will be handling knives and other sharp objects

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with the 2Life team and staff to ensure resident needs and requests are met
• Communicates effectively and with empathy with residents and stakeholders, and effectively receives feedback
• Conveys appropriate action plans and enforces policies and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Assists in the planning and execution of menus and special diets
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets
• Assists the Chef de Cuisine in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas
• Ensures the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets
• Ensures that the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and department policies
• Accounts for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains the cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils
• Participates in mandatory training
• Other related duties as the Chef de Cuisine may assign

Benefits

• Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.
• 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).
• Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus 2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.
• Inclusion for your "+1" and dependents, plus Pet Insurance for your furry family members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees