Impactful Culinary Line Cook for Health Care Meals

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical, dental, vision

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Culinary Line Cook to join the SUD team in Western Massachusetts. You will prepare meals, uphold food safety standards, and support daily kitchen operations in a mission-driven behavioral health setting.

This role offers competitive benefits including PTO, retirement plans, and educational assistance, with a focus on HEART values and teamwork. Pay starts around $23 per hour, reflecting experience and location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in high-volume culinary setting; SUD/health care preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to approved menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Support timely productions and service of all scheduled meals.
• Maintain food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Perform dishwashing and maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Complete required temperature logs and cleaning checklists.
• Maintain clean/organized workstations.
• Comply with inspection and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with prep, cooking, and service.
• Support proper storage, labeling, and inventory rotations.
• Receive and put away deliveries.
• Participate in daily cleaning and closing procedures.

Skills

Culinary skills

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Culinary Line Cook to join the SUD team in Western Massachusetts. You will prepare meals, uphold food safety standards, and support daily kitchen operations in a mission-driven behavioral health setting.

This role offers competitive benefits including PTO, retirement plans, and educational assistance, with a focus on HEART values and teamwork. Pay starts around $23 per hour, reflecting experience and location.