Lasell Village is a unique life plan community with education at its heart, located on the beautiful campus of Lasell University in Newton. We are a caring and vibrant community home to more than 225 residents in independent living apartments, supported living studios, and a 5-star skilled nursing and rehabilitative facility.
We are seeking an experienced Café Prep Cook to work in our Cafe and Dining Room. This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with a schedule of 11am to 7pm.
Pay rate: $23.00 per hour. We have a no-tipping policy at Lasell Village.
Benefits:
A full complement of insurance benefits including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program
3 weeks’ vacation to start, personal days, sick days and 10 paid holidays
403(b) plan with a generous 7.5% match after 1 year of employment
Tuition reimbursement (free tuition at Lasell University for yourself or eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement of $1000.00 per year at institutions outside Lasell University for staff
Free meal when working
Staff appreciation bonus 2x a year
Public transportation reimbursement ($50 per month)
Free parking
Free ESL training (English as a second language)
On-going training & development courses
Amazing workplace culture of friendliness and teamwork
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist in café serving operations in preparing food items such as hot and cold sandwiches.
Prepare daily prep of fruits and vegetables for salads and sandwiches.
Prepare meals-to-go and deliver to apartments in a timely manner.
Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
Serve residents, guests, and staff from our buffet in an efficient, timely, and friendly manner.
Set up Café for service.
Be able to answer the phone and use a friendly tone while talking with residents and guests, take reservations, check messages.
Greet residents and guests with a smile and a friendly tone.
Operate the POS system to enter customer orders and cash out all guests.
Work together with other team members to ensure residents are served in a timely manner.
Set up, stock, refill, and clean stations according to the opening and closing checklists.
Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must have kitchen and food prep experience.
JOB SKILLS:
Friendly and patient demeanor with patrons of the cafe and dining room
Mindful of safe food handling
Attention to detail and organizational skills
Lasell Village considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members its highest priorities. All offers of employment with Lasell are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in mandatory vaccine programs (e.g., Covid-19, Flu), participating in testing requirements (e.g. Covid-19, TB) and using designated PPE when required.
Lasell Village is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.
We are proud to be listed as an Age-Friendly Certified Employer.