Line Cook

Overview:

When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults. You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard‑working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Line Cook to join our team. As a Line Cook, you will be responsible for prepping ingredients and cooking meals for our residents. The Line Cook ensures that excellent quality of food service is provided at all times.

• Prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes and daily prep list instructions to meet production, delivery, and service schedules for a population with diverse needs and preferences.
• Serves meals or prepares for delivery by using correct portioning, meeting outlined standards, ensuring that food is at the correct temperature, and is attractive and tasty.
• Responsible for the preparation of menu items as assigned by the Sous and Executive Chef(s).
• Able to meet established food preparation times during busy meal periods.
• Cleans kitchen after preparation and serving, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
• Stores or discards excess food in accordance with safe food‑handling procedures.
• Keeps refrigerators and storerooms clean and neat. Ensures food is stored per standards.
• Operates and maintains kitchen equipment as instructed.
• Attends in‑service and department staff meetings.
• Maintains an excellent and professional working relationship with supervisor(s), fellow employees, CEO, Management Team, residents, guests, and vendors.

• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently
• Must be detailed oriented and work as part of a team
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and be on call for emergencies
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills; communicate with residents while maintaining a professional attitude.
• Attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, resident’s orders, and daily prep lists.
• Must be able to multi‑task and resolve issues simultaneously without sacrificing quality or safety

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
  Culinary degree highly preferred.
• At least 2+ years of strong culinary experience required, preferably in a senior living, hospitality, or similar setting.
• Must possess understanding of cooking methods, procedures, and proper knife handling skills.

• Ability to perform repetitive motion such as reaching, bending, stooping and hand, wrist, and body movement on‑line cutting/preparing food items.
• Ability to lift up to a maximum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand 90% throughout shift.