Top 185 General cook Jobs in Essex, Ma

Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Beverly, MA
- $17.50 - $30.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time
Whole Foods Market —Beverly, MA
- $17.00 - $25.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Cook
Courtyard Boston Downtown/North Station —Boston, MA
- $31.40 an hour
- Hotel
- Entry level
- Kitchen
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1d
Assistant General Manager- Restaurant
Pressed Cafe —Burlington, MA
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Inventory management
- Fast casual restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Crew Member
Wendy's —Newburyport, MA
- $15 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- US work authorization
- 401(k) matching
- Paid sick time
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Line Cook - Boston Catering Kitchen
Tatte Bakery & Café —Boston, MA
- $18.50 - $21.00 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
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Update June 2026: Multiple PCAs Needed 47 years female, with Cerebral Palsy
PCA wanted —Methuen, MA
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Caregiving
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
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Prep Cook / Sushi Prep
Happy Rice Sushi —Boston, MA
- From $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- ServSafe
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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FOH Shift Leader
OTTO —Arlington, MA
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Flexible schedule
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Cook
HallKeen Assisted Living Communities —Revere, MA
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Bachelor of Science
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Papa Gino's Team Member
New England Authentic Eats LLC (Papa Gino's / D'Angelo) —Burlington, MA
- From $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Fast casual restaurant
- Restaurant management
- 16+ years old
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chef Operator
DIG INN —Boston, MA
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Sales
- ServSafe
- Cooking
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Banquet Cook
Marriott International, Inc —Boston, MA
- $32.09 an hour
- Full-time
Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Part Time
Whole Foods Market —Lynnfield, MA
- $17.50 - $30.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Basic math
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
- Paid time off
7d
Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Beverly, MA
- $17.00 - $25.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Cooking
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Cook II
Marriott International, Inc —Boston, MA
- $32.09 an hour
- Full-time
12d
Grill Cook
Beth Israel Lahey Health —Burlington, MA
- $19.68 - $26.49 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
BARISTA (FULL TIME)
Bon Appetit —Boston, MA
- $24.75 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- No experience needed
- Entry level
- Commuter assistance
- Disability insurance
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Cafeteria Utility Worker
North Andover Public Schools —North Andover, MA
- $19.47 an hour
- Full-time
- Adults
- Cash register
- Public school
Cook
SSP —Boston, MA
- $24.25 an hour
- Basic math
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program

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Prepared Foods Cook / Food Production - Full Time

Whole Foods Market -
Beverly, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.50 - $30.20 an hour

Benefits

Store discount
Paid time off

Qualifications

Customer communication
Hand tools

Full Job Description

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.

Performs all functions related to proper food preparation and maintenance of the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars. Ensures food quality and presentation and performs duties related to stocking and sanitation. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Responsibilities

Prepares food items for the cold case, fresh pack, salad, and hot bars according to production sheets.
Prepares food items according to recipe to ensure quality and consistency.
Ensures that all prepared items are labeled, dated, covered, monitored for quality and freshness, and rotated.
Monitors food levels and replenishes in a timely manner.
Arrives to work station on time, appropriately groomed, dressed and ready to work; works all scheduled shifts and attends required trainings and meetings.
Provides excellent customer service, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner and models suggestive selling techniques; answers phones and pages promptly and courteously.
Maximizes sales potential through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.
Follows and complies, or ensures compliance, with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Maintains, or ensures maintenance of, a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment; maintains equipment in accordance with WFM cleanliness and safety standards; ensures walk-ins and freezers are clean and organized.
Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
Performs other duties as assigned by store, regional, or national leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Thorough product knowledge.
Ability to follow a recipe.
Good understanding of food production and fundamental cooking techniques.
Good basic math skills.
Strong to excellent communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
Ability to deliver information in a clear and respectable manner to fellow Team Members, customers, and vendors.
Ability to meet customer service expectations and standards in all interactions with customers, vendors, and Team Members.
Ability to follow directions and procedures; effective time management and organization skills.
Passion for natural foods and the mission of Whole Foods Market.
Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
Understanding of and compliance with WFM quality goals.

Desired Work Experiences

6-12 months retail experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
May require use of ladders.

Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.

The wage range for this position is $17.50-$30.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.

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