Line Cook

General Summary

As a Line/Prep Cook, you'll play a key role in creating fresh, delicious meals for our residents while supporting the daily operations of the vibrant 2Life Dining Program. This is more than just a cooking job - it's an opportunity to make a real impact through food, teamwork, and community care.

Shift Availability & Scheduling

• Track A: Weekday Part-Time: Schedule: Monday through Thursday. Enjoy a consistent 4-day work week.
• Track B: Weekend Part-Time: Schedule: Saturday and Sunday. Perfect for those seeking supplemental income or balancing weekday commitments.
• Track C: Full-Time / Open Availability: Schedule: Flexible / To be determined. Ideal for candidates seeking a primary role with full-time hours and consistent growth opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively communicate with the 2Life team and staff to ensure resident needs and requests are met.
• Communicates effectively and with empathy with residents and stakeholders and effectively receives feedback.
• Conveys appropriate action plans and enforces policies and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Assists in the planning and execution of menus and special diets.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of meals and special diets.
• Assists the Executive Chef in ordering food and equipment for the kitchen and dining areas.
• Safeguards the timely and orderly service of meals and proper nutritional diets.
• Ensures the kitchen, food storage, and dining areas are maintained in compliance with applicable health codes, regulations, and department policies.
• Accounts for all kitchen stores, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains cleanliness of all kitchen, storage, and dining areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Participates in mandatory training.

Preparation, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must meet one or more of the following criteria:
  • Three or more years’ experience as a Cook or Chef preparing food for large numbers of people;
  • A degree or certificate from a culinary arts institution;
  • ServSafe Certification;
  • Willingness to work with and train team in food preparation;
  • Flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills as assigned.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift items weighing between 10 to 50 pounds.
• Constant bending and reaching as high as 8 feet, using step ladder if necessary.
• Ability to walk through and deliver meals through overheated hallways.
• Ability to handle equipment at temperatures as high as 500 degrees.
• Ability to handle temperatures as low as 10 below zero.
• Will be handling knives and other sharp objects.

Benefits And More

• Robust medical and dental plan.
• Vision.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• 2 floating holidays.
• Pet insurance.

About 2Life Communities

We provide superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. We are a mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults have the opportunity to age in the community – to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age; we partner with health care providers to identify innovative ways to support residents’ overall health and well-being, and we engage with the broader community through our Village Center program. We have five campuses in metropolitan Boston and plans for additional housing for older adults soon.