Cook - FULL TIME and PART TIME shifts

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) under the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a qualified candidate to join its Food and Nutrition team for the position of full-time Cook II. The Food and Nutrition Department is responsible for preparing patient meals, including special and modified diets; operates kitchen equipment; assists in quality control activities; This is a full-time, 40-hour position. Duties and responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive): Cook foods in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served, using standardized recipes and adjusting recipes as needed to produce required amounts. Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste through observation and tasting in order to determine if it is fresh, properly portioned, and prepared correctly. Operates kitchen equipment, including ovens, stove, grill, steam kettles, blender, food processor, mixer, slicer, and grinder, to portion and prepare food for cooking and consumption. Places food orders, in absence of Food Service Supervisor, reviewing menu and checking inventory. Receives food orders and oversees storage. Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with sanitation codes, assisting with receiving and storing of foods, participating in cleaning and maintenance activities, reporting malfunctioning equipment, and monitoring and completing temperature and sanitizing logs. Inspects work and storage areas for compliance with department protocols and sanitation codes. Provides on-the-job training for new cooks, and others as needed, to teach cooking skills and ensure compliance with safety, sanitary, and food preparation requirements. Assists tray-line/dining room as assigned, reading and interpreting diet cards. Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency. Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English. About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH): Located on over 20 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient, and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations. WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults and 30 adolescents, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service program for 10 patients.

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines, Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website. ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at high school level or higher, with a major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. None Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. Job: Food Services

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Salary: 51,234.82 - 68,643.90 Yearly If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: gov - View phone number on click.appcast.io Bargaining Unit: 02-AFSCME - Service/Institutional Confidential: No Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No