Food Service Cook - Part time

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Food Services and Stores, you will prepare meals and snacks to achieve required taste and appearance in accordance with school standard preparation guidelines and recipes for students, clients and staff.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations 

• Thoughtful execution of daily menu items and special needs meals

• Preparation of meals and snacks to achieve required taste and appearance in accordance with school standard preparation guidelines and recipes

• Maintain food quality standards including appearance, taste and nutritional requirements. Prepare food for students/clients on special diets

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times in accordance with sanitation and safety regulations and procedures of by doing dishes, cleaning equipment and floor and any other surface that requires it. 

• Order, receive and organize materials in a timely fashion

• Maintain kitchen inventory through proper labeling and rotation of goods.

• Arrange cooking schedule and storage of cooked items to assure proper temperature of hot foods at cottage serving time(s).

• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.

• Deliver meals to appropriate cottages within the expected delivery window using a hand truck/dolly or golf cart

• To perform other related duties and tasks as assigned. 

Competencies                   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to follow directions, read and adhere to standard recipes and guidelines; 

• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently; 

• Ability to observe health and safety procedures

• Ability to use weight and volume measurements

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma; two years related experience

• Experience working with allergies preferred.

• Ability to get ServSafe certified within 6 months.

• Valid drivers license preferred

Physical Demands 

• Normal for a residential school kitchen environment. 

• Ability to lift up to 50l bs.

Schedule:

• Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am- 6:30pm,

• Flexibility for additional 4 hours on Fridays

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with employer match 

• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one

• Paid Time Off

• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.