Cook

Cook | Senior Living
$18.00/hour-$21.00/hour
JGS Lifecare - Leavitt Family Jewish Home
Longmeadow, MA

Duration of Assignment:

• Temporary Full-Time
• Mid‑May through Mid‑September

• Make an Impact: This is your opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!
• Competitive Pay: $18.00/hour-$21.00/hour based on experience
• Schedule: Full-time, 5:30AM - 2:00PM, every other weekend
• Shift Differential:
  • Weekends: +$1.00/per hour worked
• Supportive Team: We value our team members just as much as the people we serve!
• Quick Hiring: Apply today and hear back within 48 hours!

• Prepare and cook meals according to established menus and dietary requirements
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Accommodate special diets and therapeutic meal plans common in skilled nursing
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and food prep areas
• Work collaboratively with dietary and nursing teams to support resident care
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and facility regulations

• Minimum of 5 years of cooking experience (healthcare or institutional experience preferred)
• ServSafe Certification required
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical kitchen duties
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented

• Comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, company-funded Life Insurance, and optional STD, LTD, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Financial and educational support, such as a 403(b) retirement plan, Flexible Spending Account, and tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and a paid birthday.
• Great workplace perks, including cash advance programs, free meals, free parking, and a state-of-the-art facility with an inclusive, supportive culture.

To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants.

Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.