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Cook

The Elmhurst Healthcare
Melrose, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Full Time Day Shift

Cook for The Elmhurst Healthcare

We know that working in the healthcare industry is more than just a job – it’s a way of life reserved for the most compassionate, caring, and hard-working individuals. We are privileged to work alongside people who believe, like we do, that locally owned and operated healthcare facilities should go beyond simply “meeting the needs” of its residents.

Full Time Cook $2,000.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

Part Time Cook $1,000.00 Sign on & Retention Bonus

Prepares and cooks food in large quantities according to diet, consistency, and cycles of menu. Monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning.

  • Read menus, recipes, and reviews with Food Service Director, all necessary steps in meal preparation
  • Prepare all necessary menu items in accordance with established standards
  • Determine quantity of all food needed in meal preparation
  • Follow recipes
  • Ensure that all federal, state, department, and other necessary government agency requirements are met in the preparation of food
  • Ensure all supplies and equipment are kept in a clean/sanitary condition
  • Promote a culture of safety
  • Contribute to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented and responsive to the concerns of co-workers, residents and families
  • Participate in quality improvement activities (QAPI) as requested
  • Maintain confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (HIPAA) at all times
  • Demonstrates organizational and critical thinking skills
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to create a resident-centered environment
  • Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations

Qualifications: Experience in a culinary environment, large volume food preparation and service is preferred. Must have ServSafe certification.

  • Caring/Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Dependability
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Confidentiality
  • Team Player

Benefits include but not limited to:

  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday)
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k)

Perks

  • Life Assistance Program
  • Home and Auto Insurance Discounts
  • Verizon wireless discounts (22% discount)
  • Six Flags discounts

If you have a passion for helping people, for making them feel safe, respected, cared for and listened to, then your next step is with us.

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