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SAGE Dining Services

Lead Cook

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A Cook prepares food in a restaurant or institutional kitchen. May be responsible for a specific station or type of food preparation in a larger kitchen, or specialize as a short-order or fast-food cook. May prepare meals in private homes, or cater parties.

$38,386 / year median in Massachusetts

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

SAGE Dining Services® is seeking an experienced Cook to join our team at a school located in Winchendon, MA. Starting at the end of August this is a great opportunity to work in a chef's dream kitchen
  • very well equipped
  • alongside creative, enthusiastic team members who share your passion for culinary excellence.
Be part of a professional culinary team that works together. The Cook plays a vital role in providing nutritious and delicious meals for the boarding school community, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to a positive dining experience for students and staff. As a boarding school, we are open seven days a week but with no late nights! We can talk about your availability in the interview. SAGE's accolades this past year include the Daily Record's Empowering Women Award and Maryland's Most Admired CEO Award, as well as Newsweek's List of America's Greatest Workplaces 2024. In 2022, SAGE was recognized as the Food Service Operator of the year by the International Food Service Manufacturers Association, otherwise known as the Silver Plate award.
Pay Type:
$23.00
  • $25.
00
Hourly Time Commitment:
Full Time Schedule:
Tuesday 5:30 AM
  • 2:00 PM Wednesday 5:30 AM
  • 2:00 PM Thursday 5:30 AM
  • 2:00 PM Friday 5:30 AM
  • 2:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM
  • 7:30 PM Must work catering events: Some of the time Must work weekends: Some of the time What you'll get: Weekly pay.
Benefits for full-time positions:
Health/Life/STD/Vision/Dental/Accident/Hospital Care/Vacation/Holiday and Personal Days. 401(k) Matching program. Paid sick time. Ongoing daily paid training. Career growth opportunities. Uniforms and shoes provided. Generous referral program. Team Member meal. SAGE Perks Employee discount program for retailers, wireless plans, movie tickets, etc. What you'll do: Ensure that all food is appropriately displayed and visually appealing. Interact cheerfully with SAGE guests and Team Members, providing service with a smile. Oversee the preparation of menu items in strict accordance with both SAGE recipes and HACCP guidelines. Clean all work areas, equipment, and guest service areas on an ongoing basis. Assist with inventory and ordering. Train, motivate, and oversee Cooks and culinary Team Members. Set a good example each day by being a role model and leader in the kitchen. What you'll need: Culinary degree or equivalent culinary experience required. Strong organizational skills required. Experience delegating tasks and following up with Team Members. Capacity to train and motivate others. ServSAFE® certification preferred, but not required. Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in English accurately. Working for SAGE means being part of a community. Positions at SAGE provide competitive wages and benefits, with hours that offer a better work-life balance than those at a restaurant. We create careers, not just jobs, with significant opportunity for growth and promotion. Team Members learn SAGE Standards and enhance their skill set through extensive training in food safety, allergen awareness, and preventing eating disorders.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$23.00
  • $25.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Shift:
Evening shift
Work Location:
In person