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Sodexo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations at McLean Hospital, the nation’s #1 ranked freestanding psychiatric hospital, located in Belmont, Massachusetts, just minutes from Boston.

This is a highly visible leadership role within a prestigious healthcare environment known for excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. In this role, the Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations across the campus, including inpatient dining, retail cafeteria services, residential programs, and catering.

• Lead a 14 member culinary team
• Inventory management including procurement
• Menu planning and recipe adherence
• Receiving and quality control
• Ensuring compliance with HACCP and sanitation standards
• Maintaining a safe and efficient kitchen operation

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Strong leadership experience managing and engaging a diverse culinary team 
• Technical skills - Scheduling/Inventory/Procurement tools
• Strong production culinary background—ideally in an upscale restaurant, retail, or catering environment
• Exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skills
• Expertise in menu planning and knowledge of current culinary trends
• Excellent communication skills to connect with multiple audiences and build strong customer relationships
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting, food cost control, purchasing, inventory, and labor management

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 2 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Title: Receptionist

Position Type: Contract role with potential extensions(3 months to begin with)

Location: Cambridge, MA 02138-Onsite

Work schedule: 35hrs a week 9a-5pm est

Job Summary

This position is situated at the main desk on the first floor and serves as the primary source of information and initial contact for students, alumni, faculty, employers, visitors, and staff regarding the advising and educational programs, career fairs and employer events of the office. As a member of the larger MCS Administrative Team, this position provides “first line” coverage and overall support in a complex office serving diverse populations of students, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders.

Job Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Maintains up to date knowledge on full breadth of MCS programs, services, and resources. Delivers quality customer service by providing accurate information and personalized assistance in a high-volume environment in person, via e-mail, and over the phone. Follows, communicates and carries out office policies.

Replies to and directs emails in the general office inbox from students, alumni, and employers, utilizing templates and office standards of practice.

Creates a warm, welcoming environment in person and virtually. Greets visitors and callers, identifies needs and offers direct assistance or refers to appropriate MCS resources or contact.

Assists students with check-in and printing during MCS afternoon drop-in hours.

Helps students and alumni access and use MCS electronic resources, including online platforms.

Works with the Employer Engagement Team to process and maintain internships and job opportunities in appropriate databases.

Provides event support, including ensuring event information is accurate across platforms, and coverage for in-person events.

Ensures a timely and accurate flow of communication among staff as well as between staff and students, employers, and visitors.

Manages reception and event spaces including setting up furniture (e.g. chairs in rows or tables and chairs), restocking coffee and office supplies, and maintaining neat lobby.

Performs office event and administrative support and other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Three years of administrative experience required; education beyond high school may count towards experience.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Outlook, Word, and SharePoint.

Desired Qualifications

BA/BS preferred.

Must enjoy providing a high level of customer service in person and over the phone, willingness to "go the extra mile."

Flexible team player with a positive attitude and excellent problem-solving skills.

Outstanding communications skills and diplomacy; ability to anticipate needs and prioritize/manage multiple complex confidential tasks simultaneously in a demanding environment; strong attention to detail required.

Flexibility and professional manner essential; ability to work with a variety of people; must work well both independently and as part of a team.

Must be able to function at a high level in a public, shared, workspace.

Excellent computer and web navigation skills are required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.

Working Conditions

This position is situated on the first floor of our building in the main area of reception, and the person in this role is required to work in-person (5 days a week), full-time.

Must have flexibility and availability to work both 9 am-5 pm and 10 am-6 pm schedules based on office needs.

May be required to walk 15-20 minutes to different campus buildings across the Harvard Cambridge Campus to provide staffing coverage for MCS events.

Must be able to move light furniture to reset presentation and meeting rooms and occasionally lift boxes (10–30 pounds) to help with events.

Additional Information

Staff members are encouraged to use public transportation to commute to the office because there is very limited street parking in Harvard Square.

The person in this role will work 35 hours per week in-person, and they will have an hour unpaid lunch break each workday.

The person in this role needs to provide coverage for after-hours (5-8 pm) advising and/or employer events as needed. They will need to flex their hours to assist with event coverage.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Apply here: (s) Ruru Hoong, Anya Shchetkina, and Jimin Nam (MIT Sloan) are seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to work as full-time pre-doctoral researchers. The position involves close collaboration with 1-2 faculty members (depending on research interests) on empirical research projects related to digital technologies, advertising, and AI. You will contribute at all stages of the research process — from data collection and cleaning to analysis and writing. Some structural modelling or applied ML methods development may be involved if of interest.

Active and planned research projects include: 

• The design of information for human-AI collaboration
• The impact of generative AI on worker productivity, task allocation, and organizational design
• The design of AI-driven hiring tools, such as optimizing voice-AI interviews for candidate screening
• Youth, social media, and smartphones
• The effects of AI on education and learning, including adaptive AI tutoring and path dependence in AI product rollout
• AI and wellbeing, including how generative AI tools affect individual and worker wellbeing
• Household and business surveys on electricity in Ghana
• Mechanization and preferences - marketing in 19th Century tea
• Measuring advertising effectiveness with aggregate data
• Experimental design under privacy constraints
• Identifying limits of targeting and personalization effectiveness 

Methods used across these projects include randomized controlled trials, experiments, machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, probabilistic ML, and adaptive learning (bandits and Bayesian optimization).

A core goal of the position is to prepare you to apply to and succeed in PhD programs in marketing, economics, management, operations or related fields. We will work together to develop your research skills — beginning with careful research workflow and attention to detail, and progressing toward more independent analysis over time. We will also collaborate on other elements of your preparation, including independent research, letters of recommendation, and coursework planning. You will be encouraged to attend seminars and engage with the broader research community at MIT Sloan and across MIT.

You do not need to arrive with a polished skill set; the purpose of a predoc is to also help you develop that training. What matters most is a genuine interest in these research questions, a willingness to learn, and the determination to see difficult problems through. 

Principal responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large-scale quantitative and qualitative datasets across active research projects related to marketing, digital economics, and AI
• Conduct empirical analysis using methods such as causal inference, machine learning, NLP, and experimental design
• Contribute to all stages of the research process — from literature review and data collection through analysis and writing
• Design and implement surveys and experiments using tools such as Qualtrics and oTree
• Write, review, and maintain reproducible research code in Python, R, or Stata, including responsible use of AI coding tools
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree with strong grades, ideally in a quantitative field
• Comfort with or eagerness to learn programming (Python, R, or Stata) and experimental tools (Qualtrics, oTree)
• Willingness to experiment with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Copilot) while maintaining a healthy skepticism — you should be prepared to understand and review every line of code these tools generate
• A long-term interest in pursuing a PhD in marketing, economics, management, operations, or a related field.
• A familiarity with causal inference or Bayesian statistics is welcome but not required
• Prior research experience is a plus but not a prerequisite
• Careful attention to detail — the kind of person who double-checks a merge and notices when a number doesn't look right
• Curiosity, initiative, and the persistence to work through open-ended problems
• The ability to work independently
• Visa sponsoring will not be available for this position. Candidates should have authorization to work in the US for the duration of the appointment. 

The position is located at the MIT Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The default start date is July 1, 2026, with some flexibility to begin earlier or later. The position typically lasts 1-2 years prior to entering a PhD program. Salary is competitive with other pre-doctoral research positions (50-63k). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Instructions

If you are interested, please submit the following:

• A one-page cover letter describing your background, research interests, coding experience, and future goals. Please indicate which of the research areas listed above interest you most and why.
• A CV
• A transcript
• A writing sample — a research paper, term paper, or thesis that reflects your analytical abilities
• (optional) A code sample you have written, with a brief summary of what it does and the outputs it produces
• The names and contact information of two references
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting early March until the position(s) are filled.

** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in position descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job.

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Talk to a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

The Teacher Aide provides direct help to classroom teachers, contributing to an engaging learning environment. Key responsibilities include offering academic and behavioral support to K-12 students requiring additional assistance, helping maintain a structured classroom, and employing various methods to enrich student learning experiences. You will also support students with personal care or hygiene as needed.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs.
- Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
- Provide timely support for students in crisis situations.
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Required Qualifications
- High school diploma obtained in the United States
- 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
- Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time
Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process

Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
- Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
- Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
- Comfortable with eloping
- Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
- Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
- Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed)
- Pro-Act training
- Certification in CPR and First Aid

Salary
Pay: $21 - $24 per hour, paid weekly. Rate depends on experience, role type, school budget, and education level.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits:
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria
Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

About Zen
Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts to build stronger school communities. Our team is committed to supporting educators with personalized job matches and ongoing mentorship at every step.

Why Zen
At Zen Educate, were transforming how educators find their perfect roles, making the process simpler, fairer, and more rewarding. Our innovative platform connects educators with schools in a way thats transparent, efficient, and empowering. Were passionate about offering fair pay, lowering costs for schools, and reinvesting in what truly matters: students.

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Step into a full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education and support students with special needs in real classroom settings. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.
Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll actively support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and foster academic progress.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs.
- Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
- Provide timely support for students in crisis situations.
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Required Qualifications
- High school diploma obtained in the United States
- 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
- Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time
Physical Requirements:
- Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process

Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
- Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
- Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
- Comfortable with eloping
- Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
- Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
- Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed)
- Pro-Act training
- Certification in CPR and First Aid

Salary
Pay: $21 - $24 per hour, paid weekly. Rate depends on experience, role type, school budget, and education level.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits:
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria
Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

About Zen
At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. We believe in making the hiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomes for students.

Why Zen
We believe educators deserve clarity and respect at every step. Zen Educate offers a transparent, streamlined hiring process, fair pay, and ongoing support so you can focus on teaching and making a meaningful impact in classrooms

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