Chef/Cook

Posted August 6, 2026

Shifts Available: Full Time (rotating)

The Gary Residence is seeking a full-time Chef/Cook for our Dining Services Department. The individual selected for this position will cook/prepare meals for 30+/- residents. Meals are cooked from scratch using local Vermont products. Candidate must maintain the cleanliness and preparedness of the kitchen, will utilize the dishwasher, and will perform cleaning assignments.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and serve meals to residents.
• Receive and store incoming supplies.
• Produce daily breads, breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items.
• Produce catering menu items as needed.
• Produce daily lunch/dinner soups
• Support other cooks with prep.

Qualifications:

• Commercial cooking experience preferred or domestic cooking experience with large groups.
• Enjoy working with older adults.
• ServSafe Certificate required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required, with reading, comprehension and writing ability at a 12th-grade level or higher.
• Must pass appropriate background checks and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected] or mail it to:

Human Resources
The Gary Residence
149 Main Street
Montpelier, VT 05602