Cook II
: Job Details :

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. This is a full-time, 40-hour position with a schedule of 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with Thursday and Friday off.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cook foods in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served, using standardized recipes and adjusting recipes as needed.
• Modifies recipes as required for special and therapeutic diets.
• Prepares meals for special functions.
• Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature, and taste.
• Prepares baked goods.
• Operates kitchen equipment.
• Places food orders and oversees storage.
• Maintains records such as requisitions, production sheets.
• Uses measuring utensils for recipe standardization and portion control.
• Oversees work and assigns KSWs.
• Maintains a safe and clean work area by complying with sanitation codes.
• Provides on-the-job training for new cooks.
• Assists tray-line/dining room as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual or multilingual fluency.
• ASL preferred.

About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH): Located on over 100 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, WRCH is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient, and culturally competent mental health services.

DMH Mission Statement: The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work, and participate in their communities.

Pre-Hire Process: A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation and cooking of food.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education.

Comprehensive Benefits: When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits.

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.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.