Line/Prep Cook
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef, Catering, Hotel Kitchen
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Line/Prep CookRegular Part Time Newton, MA, US
Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly
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.
Schedule: This is a part-time position. We are seeking an individual who is available to work
Tuesday through Thursday evenings
. Typical shifts may be scheduled from2:00 PM–9:00 PM or 3:00 PM–9:00 PM
, based on operational needs.
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSEffectively communicate with the 2
Life 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIESMust 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
Serv Safe 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
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility 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
Beyond the Paycheck:Why You’ll Love Working Here:
We don’t just offer a job; we invest in your entire life. Our Total Rewards package adds an extra
27% to 30%+ in value on top of your base salary.
Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your family.
Future-Proofing: 401(k) retirement planning and employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Disability insurance (Short & Long Term).
Rest & Recharge: Generous paid vacation, official holidays, plus2 floating holidays to use whenever you need a break.
Family-Friendly: Inclusion for your +1 and dependents, plus
Pet Insurance for your furry family members.
The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
We desire to build and cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
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