Culinary Manager

Behavioral Health Network•Springfield, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is the largest provider of behavioral health services in Western Massachusetts and was recently recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top 10 Employer in Massachusetts. We are also proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work. If you are a strong culinary leader who thrives in structured, multi-site environments and values purpose-driven work, consider joining our team as a Culinary Manager supporting our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs.

Requirements

2–3 years of multi-site supervisory experience (required)
ServSafe certified (required)
Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation (required)
Committed to individual empowerment, recovery principles, and community integration

Nice To Haves

Experience in food preparation within structured or program settings preferred
Strong understanding of labor management, cost control, and operational consistency
Comfortable stepping into hands-on kitchen support when necessary
Two years of sobriety preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise all culinary staff across assigned sites, including performance reviews and corrective actions
Ensure consistent delivery of nutritious, appropriate meals aligned with BHN standards
Monitor and control labor, food spend, and prime costs within regional targets
Enforce vendor compliance and approved purchasing practices
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory readiness for inspections
Provide on-site and remote supervision to ensure operational consistency
Step into kitchen production when needed to prevent service disruption
Partner with residential and program leadership to address concerns and maintain quality
Support onboarding, coaching, and retention of culinary team members
Provide daily operational updates and communicate risks proactively