Assistant Cook

This position is now closed.

Join the team! We are seeking a part-time Assistant Cook to help with food prep and food service for the senior nutrition program.

Bugbee Senior Center is a local nonprofit community center offering services and programs for older adults in the Hartford, Vermont area. Our mission is to help older adults live active and independent lives. We offer services to help seniors age well – however they choose to do so. Programs include Meals on Wheels, social lunches, workshops, classes, fitness programs, and social services. We welcome all older adults regardless of their level of need or ability to pay for services.

Our goals are to meet the needs of area seniors, and we’ve made progress:

Bugbee is a vibrant, active senior center. Over 1,000 area seniors enjoy, benefit from, or rely on programs and services through the Center.
Last year, we delivered more than 20,000 Meals on Wheels, and served nearly 10,000 lunches at the Center. Nearly 45,000 services of some sort were provided, including 20,000 seniors who attended an event or program at Bugbee
The Bugbee Bulletin is circulated to nearly 1,500 area seniors and caregivers with news and information relevant for older adults.
Bugbee is a leading senior center in Vermont. We are part of the Vermont Association of Senior Centers and Meal Providers, National Institute of Senior Centers, and have partnered with several other local service organizations.

About the Assistant Cook Position

We are seeking someone to join our kitchen crew to help prepare, serve, and deliver the 30,000 meals that many seniors in the area rely upon. This could be you if:

You care about the health, safety, and wellness of older adults.
You enjoy cooking or have experience in food service.
You enjoy a collaborative, team-oriented working environment.
You like learning new things and can follow instructions.
You’d like a job that is active and includes physical activity.
You have a sense of humor and enjoy people.

This is an on-site position open to anyone authorized to work in the United States. Our team works out of Bugbee Senior Center in White River Junction. Shifts keep a routine and regular schedule. We are seeking someone who would like to work part-time, either 24 or 30 hours per week. Normal kitchen hours are 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and the office is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. We have occasional event-driven demands. We are an equal opportunity, friendly, and welcoming organization. Working here is rewarding, and you’ll be doing your part to keep the Upper Valley a great place to live – at any age.

To apply

Great teammates come from many places, including places we wouldn’t think to look. The hiring process is broad and inclusive, and we aim to be as free from bias as possible. We don’t want to see your resume or even know who you are until we feel that your skills and approach are a good fit for the job — and until you decide that we’re a good fit for you, too! Applicants will be sent a set of questions or tasks, and those will be evaluated anonymously by the hiring team. Selected candidates will then be invited to interview. Anybody who is interested in the position regardless of experience or any other factor should consider applying.

This position is now closed.

Visit the Employment Page for current job opportunities at Bugbee.

Senior Centers are open and welcoming to everyone, and that extends to staff and job candidates. Being welcoming means that everyone should have an opportunity to get involved, and to allow Bugbee to become a meaningful part of themselves and their experiences. We seek a team that reflects the diversity in our community (racial, geographic, political, economic, gender, sexuality, ability, religion, etc.) so that our understanding of the diverse needs of seniors can be better informed. We warmly welcome anyone who would bring a new perspective to our team to apply for this role.