Line Cook - per diem

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

403(b)

Educational assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking a kitchen worker to prepare food according to approved menus and portion standards.

You will support timely production and service of all scheduled meals while maintaining quality, temperature, and presentation. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and food preparation experience, plus ServSafe Manager and Allergen Awareness certifications (or the ability to obtain within 90 days).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Food preparation experience (required)
• ServSafe Manager certification and Allergen Awareness certification (required) or ability to obtain within 90 days
• Commitment to client empowerment, human rights, and community integration (required)

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to approved menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Supports timely production and service of all scheduled meals.
• Maintains food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Assists with meal setup, service, and breakdown.
• Performs dishwashing and maintains cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Food preparation experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth – Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture – Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity – Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b),educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work – Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Prepares food according to approved menus, recipes, and portion standards.
• Supports timely production and service of all scheduled meals.
• Maintains food quality, temperature, and presentation.
• Assists with meal setup, service, and breakdown.
• Performs dishwashing and maintains cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.

Who you are:

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Food preparation experience (required)

ServSafe Manager certification and Allergan Awareness certification (required) or ability to obtain within 90 days

Commitment to client empowerment, human rights, and community integration (required)

PAY: $24.00 per hour plus benefits

We Hire for HEART!

Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values—Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork—guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you’re ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

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