Cook | Hermana De Rio

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement
  
  

Salary: $20.00 Hourly

Additional Benefits:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Clinical Licensing Support
  
  

Job Title: Cook

Work Location: South Hadley, MA

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
• EOE M/F/D/V
• Union/Non-Union
  
  

Job Summary:

Los Campeones SU, Chicopee Program. We are looking for a full time cook to prepare lunch and dinner, and pre prep food for the weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To plan weekly menus that meet USDA nutritional standards for adults.
• To compile shopping and supply lists within the weekly budget; keep an up to date and accurate supply inventory; and organize and submit receipts in a timely manner.
• To purchase food that is healthy and nutritional and to prepare daily meals for twenty adults.
• To be able to engage with residents regarding questions about nutrition, calories and the relationship between diet and overall health.
• To prepare food for special events and/or client recreational activities.
• To keep refrigeration records and comply with Health Department regulations for dish and kitchen sanitation.
• Sanitize kitchen daily.
• To participate in trainings required by agency and those that may enhance the culinary and nutritional experiences of the residents.
• Acquire and maintain current the necessary certifications mandated by the agency and funding sources.
• Adhere to program and agency policies and procedures.
• Inform Program Director of needs or concerns regarding food service operations in a timely manner.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Serv-Safe Certification required.
• 3 years’ food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of current health and nutritional standards.
• Keeps up with evolving trends regarding nutrition and health and willing to be creative in making meals that both taste good and contribute to the overall health of the residents.
• Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates organizational skills and able to multi-task.
• Must have valid driver’s license, personal transportation and meet agency requirement for driving record history.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
  
  

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.