Cook

Overview

Are you passionate about creating nourishing, well-balanced meals that make residents feel cared for and at home? Do you take pride in maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and service in a fast-paced kitchen environment? Avesta Housing and 75 State Street are seeking a mission-driven Cook to help support the health and well-being of our assisted living residents through nutritious, thoughtfully prepared food.

In this essential role, you ll prepare and serve meals for regular and special diets, support special events, and keep kitchen and storage areas clean, safe, and well-organized. You ll collaborate with the Food Services Supervisor to ensure meals meet nutritional and presentation standards, offer resident-centered alternatives, and uphold state and federal guidelines. Your work will make a meaningful difference every day, supporting Avesta s mission of improving lives through quality, compassionate care.

• Prepare and serve meals for regular and special diets, ensuring nutritional and presentation standards are met
• Support special events and collaborate with team members to execute quality dining experiences for residents
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas in a clean, safe, and organized manner
• Assist the Food Services Supervisor by following established procedures and policies
• Offer resident-centered meal alternatives in alignment with dietary needs and preferences
• Uphold state and federal guidelines related to food safety and service

• Excellent judgment
• Caring attitude
• Detail oriented
• Good communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of working with kitchen tools, preparing meals, and serving to a community