Cook

Position Summary

Cook – Full Time at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare – Brudnick Center for Living
, Peabody, MA.

The Brudnick Center for Living is a nursing facility offering short‑term rehabilitation, traditional long‑term care, and memory care. The Cook will prepare food in accordance with local, state, and federal standards, guidelines and regulations, collaborating with the dietitian, residents, and CNAs to ensure nutritious and delicious meals for our residents.

Salary: $18 – $23 per hour.

Full‑time days.

• Rewarding job within an outstanding and recognized organization
• Great working environment in our state‑of‑the‑art facility located on Admirals Hill
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company‑funded Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off, vacation and sick time
• Paid Birthday with Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Inclusive company culture
• Free Parking
• Facility Accessible by MBTA Commuter Rail and Bus
• Free meals
• And more!

• Review menus before preparing food.
• Ensure safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times.
• Prepare meals in accordance with planned menus and therapeutic diet requirements, including alternative food selections.
• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Work with the dietitian to implement recommended changes.
• Develop and maintain good rapport with CNAs and team members.
• Attend in‑service programs as directed.
• Assist in maintaining the food storage area clean and properly organized.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Experience working with food and in a kitchen is highly preferred.
• Maintains competencies as required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend and squat for prolonged periods.
• Ability to push, pull objects and lift/carry up to 20 pounds unassisted on a frequent basis, and up to 25 pounds or more with assistance on occasion.
• Ability to interact effectively with residents, family members, visitors, and other staff members.

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. If selected for hire, you must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations including fully‑vaccinated status for Covid‑19.

Salary range represents the low and high end; the final salary will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors including experience, education, skills, and geographic location.