Part-Time Hospital Cook: Nutritious Menus & Team Lead

Acadia Healthcare; Faunce Corner (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth, MA is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our dietary services team. Under supervision, you will prepare meals, follow approved menus, and help ensure nutrition and quality for a diverse patient population.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ServSafe or similar certification. Two+ years in institutional food service preferred. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay between $20 and $23 and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.
• Two or more years' experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

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 appropriate regulatory requirements.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Southcoast Behavioral Health in Dartmouth, MA is hiring a Part-Time Cook to join our dietary services team. Under supervision, you will prepare meals, follow approved menus, and help ensure nutrition and quality for a diverse patient population.

The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and ServSafe or similar certification. Two+ years in institutional food service preferred. This on-site role offers competitive hourly pay between $20 and $23 and opportunities for growth.