Cook

Default Brand; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

403b Retirement plan

FSA & DCA

Paid time off

Job summary

High Point & Affiliated Organizations in Brockton seeks a Cook to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and support patient meals in a health care setting. You will follow safety protocols, manage dietary needs, and work with a friendly team to ensure timely service.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, physical ability to lift 50 pounds, and the ability to learn HPHAO's EMR and de-escalation practices. This is a per diem, shift-flexible position.

Qualifications

• Must show courteous and professional conduct at all times.
• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to multitask.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer skills and EMR software.
• Able to work cooperatively with others.
• Understand relationship between substance use and mental health.
• Understand boundaries and ethics.
• Comply with Federal Regulations and HIPAA.
• Certification in HPHAO de-escalation program.
• Maintain health screenings as required by licensing.
• Obtain Safe Serv and Allergen Awareness certification within 6 months.
• Attend training as directed by Kitchen Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment.
• Report to the Kitchen Manager any changes or needs which can better assist the running of the kitchen.
• Monitor dietary aides to insure they are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and appliances are in safe working conditions.
• Practice appropriate hygiene activities including proper hand-washing procedures, wearing hair net and gloves and adheres to all sanitary standards.
• Always ensures safety in the kitchen area including turning off appliances, stove, etc., locking up knives, cabinets and doors when not in use.
• Ensures proper labeling, rotating and disposing of all food.
• Completes refrigerator/freezer temperature logs daily and immediately addresses any issues.
• Identifies patients with dietary needs/restrictions and provides alternative meals as needed.
• Serves food to patients in a timely and respectful manner.
• Other duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Courtesy & professionalism

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Teamwork

Regulatory compliance

De-escalation certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Program & Location: High Point Brockton
Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Pay Range: $22 - $27/hr experience & education dependent
Status: Per Diem
Shift:Flexible 5:30am-2pm or 10:30pm-7pm

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long & short term disability
• Discounted auto/home and renters insurance
• 403b - Retirement
• FSA & DCA
• PFML
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for free classes to become a Licensed Counselor or Recovery Coach
• Education days to use towards CEU's
• Free meals at select programs and when available
• Unmatched Leave Time (FT employees can earn up to 3 weeks in first year)

About Us

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

Cook Requirements

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Proficient and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPHAO`s electronic medical records
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
• Maintain all health screenings as mandated by licensing agencies;
• Obtain and maintain Safe Serv and Allergen Awareness certification within 6 months of employment;
• Attend all other training deemed necessary by the Program/Kitchen Manager.

Cook Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• Report to the Kitchen Manager any changes or needs which can better assist the running of the kitchen
• Monitor dietary aides to insure they are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and appliances are in safe working conditions
• Practice appropriate hygiene activities including proper hand-washing procedures, wearing hair net and gloves and adheres to all sanitary standards
• Always ensures safety in the kitchen area including turning off appliances, stove, etc., locking up knives, cabinets and doors when not in use
• Ensures proper labeling, rotating and disposing of all food
• Completes refrigerator/freezer temperature logs daily and immediately addresses any issues
• Identifies patients with dietary needs/restrictions and provides alternative meals as needed
• Serves food to patients in a timely and respectful manner
• Other duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager

Cook Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds

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