Top 23 Lead cook Jobs in Gardner, Ma

Chef Manager (Wellesley College)
AVI Foodsystems —Leominster, MA
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
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Chef Manager - Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough
Whitsons Culinary Group —Northborough, MA
- $1,125 - $1,350 a week
- Extended hours
- School experience
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Cook - Full-time
Barrel One Collective —Westminster, MA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Line Cook
Great Wolf Lodge —Fitchburg, MA
- Up to $23.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Cook
Sunrise Senior Living —Leominster, MA
- $19.65 - $24.65 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Cook
Benchmark Senior Living —Leominster, MA
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- High school diploma or GED
- Pre-employment physical examination
- COVID-19 protective measures
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Food Service Worker - North Middlesex School Nutrition
Whitsons Culinary Group —Townsend, MA
- $18.75 an hour
- Extended hours
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- Paid time off
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Scratch Made Ice Cream Chef
New City Microcreamery —Shirley, MA
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Restaurant Manager
Colonial Hotel —Gardner, MA
- From $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Casual dining restaurant
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Concession Supervisor | Part-Time | Worcester Red Sox (Polar Park)
Oak View Group —Worcester, MA
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Cleaning
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)
FISD —Groton, MA
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- School
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Cook 1
Haven CC, LLC —Boylston, MA
- $17 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sous Chef
The Groton Inn and Forge & Vine —Groton, MA
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Line Cook | Part-Time | Worcester Red Sox (Polar Park)
Oak View Group —Worcester, MA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- Guest services
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
COOK (FULL TIME)
FISD —Groton, MA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Prep Cook
RiverMead —Peterborough, NH
- $18 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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Chef Manager (Wellesley College)

AVI Foodsystems -
Leominster, MA

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance

Qualifications

Mid-level
3 years
Leadership
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Wellesley Fresh, a division of AVI Foodsystems, is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at the Bates Culinary Center on the beautiful Wellesley College campus.

The Bates Culinary Center serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a fast-paced, recipe-driven scratch kitchen. In addition to daily dining operations, the Chef Manager will oversee small events, catering, and weekly pop-up concepts while maintaining exceptional food quality and service.

Wellesley College serves approximately 2,200 students across four Culinary Centers and three retail dining locations. Each Culinary Center offers a unique "all-you-care-to-eat" dining experience with a strong commitment to accommodating a variety of dietary needs, including vegan, vegetarian, halal, kosher, gluten-sensitive, and Top 9 allergen-free options. Experience working with diverse dietary programs is highly preferred.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in higher education dining and experience working in a union environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of approximately 35 union employees while ensuring compliance with union policies, overtime allocation, bidding processes, and employee qualifications. Strong organizational and computer skills are essential, including experience with online ordering, inventory management, cycle menus, menu development, Microsoft Office, shared documents, and production planning. Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, forecast business needs, and adapt to changing operational demands.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Plan, organize, and direct the work of cooks and other culinary team members engaged in food preparation and service
Lead daily operations of a high-volume scratch kitchen serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Manage catering events, pop-ups, and special functions
Oversee food ordering, receiving, inventory, and cost controls
Develop cycle menus and assist with menu planning
Interview, hire, train, coach, and develop hourly team members
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
Maintain adherence to union policies, procedures, and labor agreements
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
Evaluate operational procedures and implement improvements to increase efficiency and service quality

Requirements:

Formal culinary degree preferred
3+ years of chef or culinary management experience
Higher education dining experience preferred
Union management experience strongly preferred
Experience leading, motivating, and developing teams
Proven ability to manage budgets and control food costs
Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills
Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Consistent Tuesday–Saturday schedule
Uniforms and meals provided
Free parking
Excellent training, growth, and advancement opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE.

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Chef Manager (Wellesley College)

Chef Manager - Public Schools of Northborough and Southborough

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SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

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Line Cook | Part-Time | Worcester Red Sox (Polar Park)

COOK (FULL TIME)

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