Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Lead Line Cook to serve as the on-site culinary leader within our Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs, driving daily kitchen operations that support recovery and well-being.
What We Offer:
- Leadership Opportunity - Serve as the primary on-site point of accountability for kitchen performance, leading daily meal production, staffing, and compliance
- Meaningful Impact - Support individuals served through consistent, high-quality meal service that contributes to their recovery and daily stability
- Growth-Oriented Role - Build supervisory and operational experience while working directly alongside kitchen staff and program teams
- Supportive Team Culture - Join a team guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork
- Comprehensive Benefits - Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more
- Certified Great Place to Work - Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience
What You Will Do:
- Lead daily meal production and service according to approved menus and recipes, ensuring meals are served on time, at proper temperatures, and with consistency
- Maintain uninterrupted kitchen operations during scheduled service, serving as the primary on-site point of accountability for kitchen performance
- Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards, maintaining and reporting required temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and compliance documentation
- Ensure the kitchen remains inspection ready at all times and address food safety or compliance issues immediately
- Order food and supplies through approved vendors, maintaining appropriate par levels to support uninterrupted service
- Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries for accuracy and quality, ensuring proper storage, labeling, and FIFO rotation
- Track inventory usage, waste, and shortages, reporting discrepancies and purchasing activity as required
- Lead and direct kitchen staff during assigned shifts, assigning tasks and managing workflow during prep and service
- Adjust in real time to callouts, volume changes, or operational issues, stepping directly into production or service roles as needed
- Execute daily operations within approved labor and food cost targets, minimizing waste, over-ordering, and unnecessary overtime
- Communicate professionally and effectively with Program Directors and site leadership, collaborating with program teams to support individuals served
- Respond respectfully to individuals served and staff regarding feedback related to meal service
- Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions, modeling accountability and reliability for kitchen staff
Who You Are:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- ServSafe certification required
- Food preparation experience in a program setting preferred
- Two years of sobriety preferred
- Valid driver's license and vehicle available for use during all working hours required
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Committed to individual empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with internet, word processing, and email systems
- Weekend availability required
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values-Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork-guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you're ready to bring your culinary leadership and dedication to a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay Range : $23.00-$27.00/hr
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