Confidential Client Culinary Team Member
The Confidential Client Culinary Team Member role is an entry-level position designed to develop culinary skills through a structured training program, leading to a Lead Cook placement. Responsibilities include assisting the Sous Chef in kitchen operations, managing employees, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and educating customers and staff on meal solutions. This full-time, on-site role emphasizes teamwork, leadership development, and maintaining Confidential Client's high culinary standards.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Culinary Team Member for a full-time role in Westwood, MA. This is an entry-level, structured training opportunity that leads to placement as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods / kitchen area after successful completion (typically within 6 months). The position includes shift flexibility (morning, afternoon, evening) and may require weekend availability. Candidates must be 18 years or older.
What You’ll Do
- Assist the Sous Chef and kitchen leadership in daily operations and employee oversight in their absence
- Follow recipes and standardized cooking techniques to produce consistent, high-quality menu items
- Support a structured training program and work with a mentor/trainer to develop culinary skills
- Prepare and plate food items, monitor quality and presentation, and ensure food safety standards are met
- Educate customers and team members about products and menu items; suggest meal solutions integrating items across departments
- Provide coaching, feedback, and basic performance support to colleagues when needed
- Help control food costs and contribute to kitchen profitability while maintaining product quality
- Candidates may be considered for multiple store locations within the region based on openings
Qualifications
Required
- 2+ years’ experience as a prep cook or line cook
- Working knowledge of food safety and quality assurance practices
- Must be 18 years or older
Preferred
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts (or equivalent training)
- Experience in multi-faceted food service environments (restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.)
- Strong teamwork, communication, and basic supervisory skills
Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: $23.00 - $25.25 per hour
- Bonus: Eligible to earn a bonus of up to $2,500 (program details provided by the employer)
- Schedule: Full-time; shifts can include mornings, afternoons, evenings; weekend availability may be required
- This posting is for a role in Westwood, MA (169 University Ave is the location given by the employer)
Benefits & Perks
Confidential Client offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that may include:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Higher premium pay for overtime, Sundays, and recognized holidays
- Health care benefits
- Retirement plan with 401(k) match (subject to eligibility)
- Educational assistance / scholarship programs
- Employee & family wellness resources
(Individual benefit eligibility and offerings may vary by location and position.)
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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