Cook

**Wingate Residences at Needham Schedule: Full TimeSalary: $22-$24
Benefits: 401K, Health, Dental, Vision insuranceYour 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.