Food Service Cook - Lead Dinner
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus | $21.00 - $23.00 per hour | Lancaster, MA
The
Foodservice Cook - Lead Dinner is responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritious, appealing, and well-balanced meals in accordance with school nutrition guidelines and food safety standards. This position ensures that all meals meet established portion and dietary requirements while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization in the kitchen. The cook works collaboratively with other foodservice staff to support smooth meal service, manage inventory, and uphold a positive dining experience for students and staff. The cook reports directly to the Foodservice Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate daily meal production for campus residents and staff, including organization, supervision, and preparation of both hot and cold dinner foods.
- Prepare meals using scratch and speed-scratch cooking methods.
- Oversee and support timely delivery of meals to resident programs.
- Ensure high-quality meal preparation that adheres to resident food allergies, special dietary needs, program guidelines, kitchen recipes, and portion control standards.
- effectively as part of a kitchen team and work independently as needed to produce meals efficiently and on schedule.
- Assist in preparing weekend and holiday menus, contributing to planning and execution as required.
- Maintain compliance with kitchen sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards at all times.
- Participate in required training programs, including both in-person and virtual sessions.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-years foodservice experience
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Shift: Full-time, 40 hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together
At RFK Community Alliance, we're dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn't happen by accident, it's by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we're committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our individualele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we're creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we're here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one.
Why You'll Love Us
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including:
*Health Insurance
*Dental Insurance
*Vision Insurance
*Generous paid time off
*Holiday Pay
*Educational Assistance
*Employer paid life insurance
*Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
*Retirement Plan with generous employer match
*Tuition Reimbursement
*Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
$2,500 Sign-On Bonus!
To apply for this position please click on Food Service Cook-Lead Dinner. RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA
Keywords: Grill Cook, Cook, Line Cook
RFK Community Alliance
dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
Dec 05, 2025