Job Application for Residential Cook - Juvenile Justice at Eliot Community Human Services

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Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a Residential Cook to manage the planning, preparation, and coordination of meals for our Juvenile Justice program. This program serves court-involved youth, ages 13 to 21.The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience in a food service setting, along with a strong understanding of food ordering, menu planning, nutrition, and health regulations.

Responsibilities:

Plan and prepare weekly menus of nutritious, USDA-compliant meals, ensuring quality, taste, and temperature
Ensure meals are culturally diverse and meet the needs of youth.
Prepare meals for special events and holidays
Maintain effective relationships with food suppliers and secure best prices within budget
Manage inventory, purchase food, and maintain required documentation (menus, invoices, recipes, allergy lists)
Implement and maintain the Culinary Arts Vocational curriculum, teaching food service skills to residents
Keep kitchen clean and sanitary, adhering to health codes and regulations
Maintain Serve Safe and Sanitation Standards certification

Qualifications:

At least two years experience in the food service industry
Valid Massachusetts Drivers License

Schedule:

Tuesday-Saturday: 9am-5pm (Sunday/ Monday off)

Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace

Hourly Rate

$23.10 - $23.10 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.

Residential Cook - Juvenile Justice

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