Line Cook

The Recovery Village•Worcester, MA

7d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Line Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients at the Washburn House addiction treatment center, following established menus and clients’ dietary needs. The role also maintains kitchen sanitation, proper food storage, and the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and storage areas while adhering to HACCP guidelines. This position supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Washburn House provides addiction treatment in Worcester, Massachusetts, as part of an organization focused on evidence-based addiction and mental health care and improving patient outcomes. The schedule is Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; the posting also lists Thursday and Wednesday as days off. Pay is $18 to $21 per hour. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Preferably, candidates have two years of food-service experience; healthcare food-service experience is preferred. CPR/First Aid certification is required, and if not held at hire, it must be obtained within the state-mandated timeframe after the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Intermediate culinary equipment operation skills.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to food preparation and storage, kitchen utensils, and kitchen cleanup materials.
Ability to identify clients’ needs or concerns and determine potential solutions, resolve issues, or redirect as appropriate.
Ability to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, including client care, medical-related information, or finances.
Intermediate oral and written communication and decision-making skills.
Basic understanding of addiction and recovery, or willingness to learn.
CPR/First Aid certification; if not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the state-mandated timeframe after the first day of employment.