Confidential Client Culinary Team Member
The Confidential Client Culinary Team Member role is an entry-level position designed to train and develop cooks into Lead Cooks within six months. The role involves assisting the Sous Chef in kitchen management, ensuring high-quality meal preparation, educating customers and employees, and fostering team development to maintain culinary excellence and operational efficiency.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Culinary Team Member to support their Restaurant Foods kitchen in Westwood, MA. This role is an entry-level, structured training program (designed to complete within 6 months) with mentor support. Successful completion leads to placement as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods Kitchen area.
- Schedule: Full time
- Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (includes weekends). Shifts can begin as early as 6:00 AM
- Age requirement: 18 years or older
- Location: 169 University Ave, Westwood, MA 02090
- Pay: $23.00 – $25.25 per hour
- Bonus: Earn a bonus up to $2,500
- Note: Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the specified region based on openings
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Sous Chef in running the kitchen and managing employees; oversee operations in the absence of the Sous Chef
- Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure consistent, high-quality product preparation
- Educate customers and teammates on products and meal solutions; suggest ways to prepare items incorporating products from other departments
- Manage and support employee performance by providing training, feedback, and development opportunities
- Maintain food safety and quality assurance standards at all times
Required Qualifications
- 2 or more years of experience as a prep cook or line cook
- Knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices
- Must be 18 years or older
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts
- Experience in multi-faceted food service environments such as restaurants, hotels, country clubs, conference centers, casinos, or theme parks
Compensation & Benefits
Confidential Client offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Higher premium pay rates for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays
- Health care coverage options
- Retirement plan with 401(k) match
- Employee scholarship program
- Employee and family wellness programs
Benefits and eligibility may vary by location and position.
Additional Details
- This listing describes an entry-level, structured training program with mentorship and a pathway to a Lead Cook role after successful completion.
- Hiring, job placement, and final decisions are made by the hiring organization.
- Applicants must meet local and state employment requirements.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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