Cook

Use your culinary skills to serve individuals in the Western Massachusetts community on the road to recovery from addiction!

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Cook in the Cole's Place program at Behavioral Health Network!

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Opportunity House programs with the following:

• Adhering to kitchen compliance standards set by the Department of Public Health
• Maintaining a clean and sanitary food preparation environment.
• Ordering food, planning menus, and preparing nutritious and healthy meals for the individuals served using clear and appropriate communication to all parties.
• Transporting food to other sites, as needed.
• Maintaining their ServSafe certification.
• Learning how to work independently, manage a food budget, do menu planning, and maintain a kitchen to DPH standards and regulations.

Who are we?

Cole's Place is a 40-bed residential program located in Springfield, MA, for men ages 18+ in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The diverse experienced team at Cole's Place provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, individualized treatments plans, and medical and mental health referrals, among others. Our goal is to provide a safe and sober living environment to allow residents to work together in an atmosphere of recovery.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Cook?

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required).
• Food preparation experience in a program (preferred).
• ServSafe certification (preferred, but can also receive through BHN employment).
• Valid Driver's License (required).
• Vehicle for use during all working hours should be registered and inspected in accordance with 540 CMR 4.00 (preferred).
• Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration.
• Familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems (required).
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs (required).

How do I apply to be a Cook?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.