Cook

Wingate Residences at Needham Schedule: Full Time Salary: $22-$24 Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision insurance Your Career. Your Calling. Our Commitment to Exceptional Care. At Wingate Living, we're more than just senior living--we're builders of lifestyles, friendships, and communities you'll be proud to be part of.

As a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we offer a unique blend of healthcare and hospitality through a full continuum of premier services. Join us, and bring your passion, expertise, and heart to a team that truly values you. Job Purpose: Work closely with the Executive Chef to Director to provide residents with a high level of customer service while promoting a restaurant style dining experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and cooks meals according to established recipes and approved menus. Complies with quality and consistency of the food to include food temperatures, portion control, palatability and attractiveness of food. Perform defined work routines using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by supervisor.

Required to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment, food storage area, and supply areas according to the community schedule. Required to remove garbage from the kitchen and to clean trash containers. Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies. Committed to working with residents and families to develop and implement strategies that promote person-centered care.

Performs additional duties as assigned. Position Requirements: Successful completion of ServSafe certification course preferred. Ability to work in a team environment. Minimum of three years' experience as a Cook in a food service environment required. Must be detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities. Must be willing to assist at another community for coverage or help during an emergency; travel will be reimbursed.