Lead Institutional Cook & Menu Coordinator

Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital; South Dartmouth (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dietary services staff member to implement menus and coordinate food preparation. You will serve meals and supervise kitchen assistants, ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently.

The role requires adherence to nutrition standards, quality control, and sanitary practices, with collaboration from the Dietitian and leadership. Prior institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary education or training preferred.
• Two or more years’ experience in food service in institutions such as school, hospital, or cafeteria preferred.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification as required by state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.
• Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.
• Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Take inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.
• Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.
• Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory control

Equipment cleaning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education or training

Two+ years experience in institutional food service

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a dietary services staff member to implement menus and coordinate food preparation. You will serve meals and supervise kitchen assistants, ensuring meals are prepared safely and efficiently.

The role requires adherence to nutrition standards, quality control, and sanitary practices, with collaboration from the Dietitian and leadership. Prior institutional food service experience and ServSafe certification are highly valued.