Cook - Evening/Night

Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently looking for a Cook to join our Juvenile Justice Programming with locations in Springfield, MA and Westfield, MA.
Our facilities support adolescents who are committed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, (DYS). Helping young men, aged 12 to 21, make a successful transition back to their home community. The team provides youth with numerous intensive services such as individual and family therapy, life skills and anger management groups, substance abuse treatment, and lead in the development of a strengths-based treatment plan and safety plan.
The cook works as part of a team that is responsible for the preparation and implementation of menus which meet the nutritional and other requirements of the Bureau of Nutrition; compliance with all local, state, and federal sanitation and hygiene codes; and individual or group work with residents engaged in vocational training. The cook will be supervised by the Kitchen Manager.
Preparation and implementation of varied and appetizing menu which meets nutritional and other standards of the Bureau of Nutrition.
Responsible for cooking meals each day and preparing evening snack, based on hours scheduled.
Maintenance of clean kitchen, food storage, and dining areas.
Maintenance of clean and kitchen equipment and tools.
Compliance with all local, state and federal health and sanitation codes.
Maintain a secure and safe kitchen and dining environment, that meets fire, first aid, and other safety codes.
Participation in pre-vocational culinary arts educational program for residents.
Serve Safe Certification preferred.
Perform in a busy office setting various hours. Use of personal vehicle required to travel between programs.
Graduation from approved cooking school.
Baking skills.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal sanitary and health codes.
Has no physical condition which would result in experiencing and significant injury or harm due to the performance of the job.
Works flexible schedule as necessary, including night and/or weekends.
Strong written skills and experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus.
Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures.
A competitive hourly wage of $20.00 and an attractive benefit package are available with this Cook opportunity.
The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.