About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Hospitality & Catering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a Lead Cook Trainee for our confidential client, you will complete an entry-level, structured culinary training program and support daily kitchen operations. Responsibilities include:

• Assist the Sous Chef with running the kitchen and supervising staff, including overseeing operations when the Sous Chef is not present
• Follow recipes and proper cooking techniques to ensure product consistency and high quality
• Educate customers and team members about products, offering meal-solution suggestions that may include items from other departments
• Provide on-the-job coaching, training, feedback and development for cooks and prep staff
• Help maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance standards
• Contribute to daily operational goals, including portion control and minimizing waste

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Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 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 (per role requirement)

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Ability to work mornings, afternoons and evenings, including weekends; shifts can start as early as 6:00 AM

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Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts (preferred)
• Experience in multi-faceted foodservice operations (restaurant, hotel, country club, conference center, casino, theme park, etc.)
• Prior experience training or mentoring other cooks

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Training & Career Path

• This is a structured training program intended to be completed within approximately 6 months with a mentor and trainer assigned.
• Successful completion of the program results in placement as a Lead Cook in the Restaurant Foods Kitchen area.
• Candidates may be considered for placement at multiple store locations within the region based on openings.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $23.00 - $25.25 per hour
• Earn a bonus up to $2,500 (program details provided by the hiring organization)
• Comprehensive benefits (subject to eligibility): paid time off (PTO), premium pay for overtime/Sundays/holidays, healthcare options, retirement plan with 401(k) match, employee scholarship programs, and wellness resources.

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Schedule & Location

• Location: Westwood, MA (169 University Ave) — in-person role
• Schedule: Full-time. Availability required for morning, afternoon and evening shifts; includes weekends. Shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM.

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Other Important Details

• Employment is with a confidential client; Careertakes acts as the recruiting platform.
• Note to applicants: candidates may be considered for multiple nearby store locations based on current openings.
• This posting complies with applicable US hiring requirements. Where pay transparency laws apply, the advertised pay range is shown above.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.