Cook
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Description

Use your culinary skills to serve individuals in the Western Massachusetts community on the road to recovery from addiction!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Cook in the Carlson Recovery Centerprogram at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Carlson Recovery Center program with the following:

• Meal planning and preparation for large volume of residents.
• Work within nutritional, religious or allergen specific guidelines.
• Clean and sanitize food preparation environment within set guidelines.
• Assist in management of a food budget.
• Transport food to other sites, as needed on campus or offsite.
• Maintain a ServSafe certification, or willingness to receive and maintain certification.
• Adhering to kitchen compliance standards set by the Department of Public Health.
• Adhere to healthcare standards around privacy/HIPAA with residents served.

Who are we?

The Carlson Recovery Center in Springfield, MA is a 36-bed Acute Treatment Services program that serves those 18 years of age and older who are suffering from drug and alcohol addiction and are at the beginning stages of their recovery. A 24-hour multidisciplinary team provides acute treatment and detoxification services.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits

What are we looking for in a Cook?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
• ServSafe certification (required).
• Food preparation experience in a program (preferred).
• Experience with using knives to prepare food.
• Experience with kitchen preparation, line work, & large volume cooking.
• Valid Driver's License (preferred).
• Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (preferred).
• Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration.
• Familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems (required).

How do I apply to be a Cook?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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