Line Cook

Cook Position AvailablePromises/Washburn House is hiring Cooks to join our team!Schedule:Sunday thru Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 10am to 6pm (off Wednesday & Thursday)Wednesday, Thursday 10am to 6pm and Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7am to 3pm (off Monday & Tuesday)Pay $18 to $21/hr.About Our OrganizationThis position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.At the Washburn House addiction treatment center in Worcester, Massachusetts, we strive to provide a higher level of care. Our vision includes constantly enhancing and perfecting our techniques to provide our clients with the best therapeutic options possible. Through a close-knit community of staff, residents, and family, we can build a brand-new life for our clients.Position SummaryThe Cook prepares and serves quality meals to clients in our mental health, rehabilitation or treatment facilities, while adhering to dietary needs. Additionally, the Cook maintains sanitation protocols, proper food storage, and cleanliness of kitchen equipment and storage areas.Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepares daily meals within established menu parametersServes daily meals to clientsWashes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils as requiredMaintains kitchen sanitation, including sweeping and mopping of floors each shiftMaintains "clean as you go" policy within work areasAdheres to established HACCP guidelines.Other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesIntermediate level of culinary equipment operation skills requiredKnowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to food preparation and storage, use of kitchen utensils, and clean up materials used in a kitchenAbility to identify the needs/concerns of clients, and determine potential solutions, resolve, or redirect as appropriate is requiredAbility to work with and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information such as client care, medical-related information, or finances is requiredIntermediate oral/written communication and decision-making skills requiredBasic understanding of addiction/recovery and/or willingness to learn, required