Job Description

The Home in Walpole/ Clifford Academy seeks a Cook (Per Diem) for their residential and school campus, serving breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner meals. The position has the following responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Food Services Manager, participate in the planning of seasonal cycle menus with The Home's Dietitian.
• Cooks and prepares meals as required.
• Responsible for stocking and stock rotation.
• Receives and stores all food in compliance with food safety standards.
• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.
• Maintains record keeping as required by Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) for the school programs (i.e. Food Safety logs and Daily Food production records for breakfast and lunch, inventory and purchasing records).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 plus years' working in a large cooking/kitchen environment preferred.
• ServSafe certification and Food Allergy Training required.
• Skilled cook with ability to follow USDA recipes and prepare meals from a cycle menu.
• Prior experience working in a residential/institutional kitchen preferred.

Pay Range Positioning Summary

The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.