The Home in Walpole/ Clifford Academy seeks a Full Time Cook for their Walpole, MA residential and school campus, serving breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner meals. The Cook 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).
•  Work Schedule: Wednesday to Friday 8AM-4:30PM & Saturday and Sunday 7:30AM- 4PM

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 – 3 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.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

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.