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Westborough-Behaviora

Westborough (MA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance (for you and your l

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts - Health )

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Programs

Life & Disability Insurance

Additional benefits!

Job summary

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is seeking a full-time Food Service Associate in Westborough, MA. You will prepare meals for patients and staff, serve meals, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment with attention to safety and hygiene standards. Flexible hours include early shifts and rotating weekends.

Previous hospital food service experience is preferred. The role requires ability to read recipes, adjust ingredients, and work efficiently in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

Experience in food service, preferably in a hospital or institutional setting.
Ability to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products.
Experience handling multiple tasks concurrently and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

Prepares meals for patients, employees, medical staff and visitors.
Serves meals to all cafeteria customers.
Cleans work area as necessary or assigned.
Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.
Performs related duties and adheres to policies and procedures.

Skills

Food service

Hospital experience

Reading recipes

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

JOIN A TEAM THAT'S MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTHCARE

Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (WBHH) is a 117-bed psychiatric hospital that provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults through acute inpatient stabilization and outpatient services. Under dynamic new leadership, we're building an exceptional workplace culture focused on outstanding patient care and employee satisfaction.

Our mission is to deliver compassionate, evidence-based treatment while ensuring patients and their families feel supported throughout their healing journey. We're committed to creating an environment where our dedicated team members can grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in their community.

Located conveniently in Westborough at Routes 495 and 9.

Advance your career. Advance mental healthcare.

Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week; flexible. 5:30 am to 1:30 pm and 10:00 am to 6:30 pm; days may vary. Rotating weekends included. More details upon interview.

Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests and according to menu cycle and production numbers. Previous experience working in a food service industry, preferably in a hospital or institutional setting. Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs. Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results. Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products. Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments. Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation; knowledge of cleaning products and the appropriate methods of cleaning a variety of surfaces. Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently.

Schedule: Full time 40 hours per week; flexible. 5:30 am to 1:30 pm and 10:00 am to 6:30 pm; days may vary. Rotating weekends included. More details upon interview.

Prepares meals for patients, employees, medical staff, and visitors.
Serves meals to all cafeteria customers.
Cleans work area as necessary or assigned.
Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.
Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
Performs related duties, as directed and adheres to policies and procedures.
Upholds the organization's ethics and customer service standards
Maintains a safe work environment at all times; crosschecks safety steps at end of shift.

Salary: $17.93 - $25.48

High School degree or equivalent preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

Previous experience working in a food service industry, preferably in a hospital or institutional setting. Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs. Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results. Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products. Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments. Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation; knowledge of cleaning products and the appropriate methods of cleaning a variety of surfaces. Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently.