• Waltham, MA
  • $21–$23 Per Hour
7 days ago

Job Description

Job Description


We're now offering a $500 sign-on bonus for all new employees hired into this role between February 10, 2026- September 30, 2026.

(50% paid after 30 days of employment, 50% paid after 6 months of employment)

Hourly Wage

Guckenheimer offers full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program based on employment status. The hourly pay range for this position is $21 per hour - $23 per hour .

Work Hours

The work hours for this position are approximately 6:00 am - 2:30 pm , Mon-Fri .

Key Purpose

The Cook will accurately and efficiently fulfill prep lists, tasks, and food preparation for various meal periods including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and, special/catered events. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but ISS/Guckenheimer may identify additional responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ from account to account, depending on the business needs and client requirements.

Success Criteria

Ensure:

  • Kitchen organization and cleanliness provides a safe environment for all employees and guest
  • Workplace Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  • Food Safety guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  • HACCP guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  • All internal audit guidelines, policies, and SOPs are followed daily
  • Ability to work safely with large volume culinary equipment including slicer, large mixer, food processors, blenders, and chopper
  • Minimum of 1-year professional cooking experience or education equivalent

Key Accountabilities

  • Clock in and out for workday and clock in and out during breaks
  • Always provide the highest quality of service in accordance with ISS/Guckenheimer and client standards
  • Utilize food preparation procedures in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local guidelines and regulations to ensure high quality food service is provided
  • Basic knowledge of cooking and prep techniques as required by your work assignment
  • Execute NetMenu recipe preparation of food items, as directed by production sheets and/or LC, SC, or Executive Chef
  • Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment and must follow ISS/Guckenheimer, and government regulatory rules and procedures
  • Notify management when there are any ingredient discrepancies/availability, food/equipment safety, or any other situation that requires management attention
  • Attend all meetings of the day
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • Work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
  • Reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds
  • Utilize team lift, transportation carts, and any other means of assistance when dealing with heavy loads
  • Come to work properly dressed according to the dress code
  • Employee must be able to work under pressure and time deadlines during peak periods
  • Safely operate a mid-sized company delivery van/truck

Numbers & Facts

LocationWaltham, MA
Salary$21–$23 Per Hour

Skills

  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Equipment Safetyunmatched
  • Fast Foodunmatched
  • Food Safetyunmatched
  • Food Servicesunmatched
  • Government Regulationsunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Lift/Move 35 Poundsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • QoS (Quality of Service)unmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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