Behavioral Health Network 417 Liberty Street SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 Company Description: Salary Range: Location: Per Year SPRINGFIELD MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Restaurant/Cooking/Food Service Education Level: Work Experience: High School or Equivalent Preference: Required Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: 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 caring professionals as a Cook at Behavioral Health Network in Springfield, MA! As a Cook, you will adhere to kitchen compliance standards set forth by the Department of Public Health, prepare nutritious and healthy meals for clients, maintain a clean and sanitary environment in which to prepare food, and transport food to other sites as needed. Indirectly related to the individuals we serve, Cooks use appropriate means of conveying written client/program information needed by other staff to perform their duties in the best interests of the individuals, complete documentation in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner, and report program-specific safety and maintenance concerns in addition to other duties requested by the supervisor. As a Cook, you will get the opportunity to work independently, learn to manage a food budget, do menu planning, and learn to maintain a kitchen to DPH standards and regulations. The goal of the My Sister’s House program at BHN is to serve women ages 18 and up, including pregnant and post-partum women and their infants, who are working to recover from addiction and improve their lives. BHN employees at the 24-hour long-term program serve the women by providing a range of services including counseling, educational services, living skills training, parenting groups, and more. Behavioral Health Network is a growing non-profit community behavioral health agency that has been providing services to children, adults, families and communities in Western Massachusetts since 1938. BHN provides comprehensive, outcome-driven behavioral health care. We are dedicated to offering high quality, affordable and culturally appropriate care to people of all ages and income levels in our constituent communities. Requirements: Cooks at Behavioral Health Network have the following qualities: • Commitment to client empowerment and growth, human rights, and community integration. • Familiarity with internet, word processing and email systems. • Food preparation experience in a program (preferred). • In successful recovery for two or more years. • High school diploma or G.E.D. (preferred). • Valid Driver’s License (required). If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on “Browse All Jobs” to apply!