Line Cook

The Recovery Village • Worcester, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients in mental health, rehabilitation, or treatment facilities while adhering to dietary needs. The role also maintains sanitation protocols, proper food storage, and the cleanliness of kitchen equipment and storage areas. This position is at Washburn House, an addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, and supports a behavioral health program within the Advanced Recovery Systems family.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required. If not certified at hire, certification must be obtained within the state-mandated timeframe after the first day of employment.
• Intermediate culinary equipment operation skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to food preparation and storage, kitchen utensils, and kitchen cleanup materials.
• Ability to identify client needs or concerns and determine potential solutions, resolve them, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably two years of food service experience.
• Healthcare food services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals within established menu parameters.
• Serve daily meals to clients.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as required.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping floors each shift.
• Maintain a “clean as you go” policy in work areas.
• Follow established HACCP guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED