Line Cook

The Recovery Village; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

The Recovery Village in Worcester, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare and serve meals for clients in our mental health and rehabilitation facilities. The role requires maintaining sanitation, proper food storage, and following dietary guidelines on a daily basis.

Shifts run Sunday through Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am to 6pm or other posted times; CPR/First Aid certification may be required. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $18 to $21 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferably two years' experience in food service.
• CPR/First Aid certification required; if not, obtain within required timeframe.
• Knowledge of HACCP guidelines.
• Ability to follow HACCP and maintain sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters
• Serves daily meals to clients
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required
• Maintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shift
• Maintains "clean as you go" policy within work areas
• Adheres to established HACCP guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary equipment operation

OSHA food safety

Food safety awareness

Communication skills

Confidentiality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Promises/Washburn House is hiring Cooks to join our Team!

Schedule:

Sunday thru Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am to 6pm (off Wednesday & Thursday)

Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 6pm and Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am to 3pm (off Monday & Tuesday)

Pay $18 to $21/hr.

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

At the Washburn House addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we strive to provide a higher level of care. Our vision includes constantly enhancing and perfecting our techniques to provide our clients with the best therapeutic options possible. Through a close-knit community of staff, residents, and family, we can build a brand-new life for our clients.

Position Summary

The Cookprepares and serves quality meals to clients in our mental health,rehabilitationor treatment facilities, while adhering to dietary needs.Additionally, the Cookmaintainssanitation protocols, proper food storage, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and storage areas.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepares daily meals within established menu parameters
• Serves daily meals to clients
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required
• Maintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shift
• Maintains "clean as you go" policy within work areas
• Adheres to established HACCP guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Intermediate level of culinary equipment operation skills required
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to food preparation and storage, use of kitchen utensils, and clean up materials used in a kitchen
• Ability to identify the needs/concerns of clients, and determine potential solutions, resolve, or redirect as appropriate is required
• Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information such as client care, medical-related information, or finances is required
• Intermediate oral/written communication and decision-making skills required
• Basic understanding of addiction/recovery and/or willingness to learn, required

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Preferably two years' experience in food service.
• Healthcare food services preferred.
• CPR/First Aid Certification is required for this position. If not CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire, certification must be obtained within the state mandated time frame after first day of employment.

Enjoy a range of benefits

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!

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