Cook - Full-Time

Cook - Full-Time

Join the Southcoast Behavioral Health team in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, as a Cook and make a difference in mental health treatment.

This full-time position offers a salary range of $17.75 to $19.75 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with two or more years of experience in food service for institutions preferred.

Responsibilities include cooking and preparing food, directing workers, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining inventory.

ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification is required where applicable.

Join the transformative Southcoast Behavioral Health team and be part of a difference-making journey every day! Southcoast Behavioral Health, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a premier mental health treatment center with 192 beds. We serve pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Looking for Cook candidates open to Full Time shifts! Rates between $17.75 - 19.75/hr (depending on experience and education)

PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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.

OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: 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.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.