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Job Description

Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is a 100+-year-old organization dedicated to providing seniors with the highest quality of life through an integrated network of health care, research, housing and teaching programs in the Greater Boston area. It is the largest nonprofit provider of senior health care and housing in New England. Our mission is to honor our elders by respecting and promoting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity and choice and by recognizing that they are a resource to be cherished. Our health-care network comprises Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, a long-term, sub-acute, and long-term medical acute care facility in Boston; three senior housing sites-Jack Satter House in Revere, Simon C. Fireman Community in Randolph, and Center Communities of Brookline; and Orchard Cove, a life-care community in Canton. The Institute for Aging Research in Boston, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is one of the most prestigious aging research facilities in the country. HSL's NewBridge on the Charles, our premier multigenerational continuing care retirement community in Dedham, consists of 256 independent living units, 50 assisted living units, 41 memory support assisted living units, and a 268-bed Health Care Center, which offers long-term and sub-acute care. Hebrew SeniorLife also offers services to the community, including Adult Day Health programs and outpatient clinics in audiology, exercise, memory disorders, osteoporosis screening, and rehabilitation.


The Cook's Assistant will be responsible for working closely with the cook and assisting in the preparation of meals for the residents/tenants. The Cook's Assistant is responsible for assisting in the preparation of all food items on the menu according to the work production sheets and proper cooking methods. Follow modified diets as directed by the cook and the consulting dietitian. Complete special cleaning tasks as assigned. Performs assigned job '" related duties or special projects assigned by the chefs or cooks. Experience with cutting & preparing meats/poultry. Maintain accuracy in food measurement and follow directions
Qualifications: '¢High school diploma or equivalent required '¢1-2 years experience working directly with a cook or chef '¢Experience cutting and preparing meats/poultry '¢Previous food service experience and experience operating kitchen equipment '¢Must be fluent in English '¢Kosher Experience a plus.

Job Requirements

Hebrew SeniorLife (HSL) is an equal opportunity employer, and we offer a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package, as well as many opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you are motivated by new opportunities and seek a stimulating and rewarding career, we invite you to join our diverse team of talented professionals who are dedicated to helping seniors and their families. Everything we do flows from these tenets and are further inspired by the duty of tikkun olam-to heal the world.
To learn more about Hebrew SeniorLife and our career opportunities, visit our Web site at www.hebrewseniorlife.org.