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Chef

Haven Mental Health - Massachusetts
Worcester, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2025

We are looking for a professional Chef/Line Cook for our newest facility to prepare food to the exact chef’s specifications. Lead Line cook duties will consist of assisting the head chef with their daily tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in contributing to our client satisfaction. Customer service skills and a good personal presentation are a must. Team players willing to take direction and think independently.

Excellent Opportunity to Join a Great Team!!

We offer competitive salary!!

Excellent Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance)

Eligible for Paid Time Off After 90 Days of Employment

Chefs/cooks we're looking for must be able to execute:

  • 1 to 3 meals per day, recreating those meals to our standard feeding clients and staff.
  • Prep specific numbers of items based on a daily prep list for items in the takeaway client fridges including parfaits, salads, desserts, sandwiches, prepackaged left overs from previous shifts.
  • Pull frozen items based on the menu to prepare for meals in advance.
  • Utilize left overs and waste to prepare take away items and menu items.
  • Pivot on the fly to provide specially prepared meals for clients that are struggling or have dietary restrictions. I.e. grilled cheese for someone without an appetite.
  • Prepare specially created weekly menus for clients with mental health hurdles or dietary restrictions. For example, Sometimes it's necessary for the Administration to build out a special weekly menu for a client who has significant mental health struggles and will only eat one type of food or is hyper fixated on certain aspects of meals.
  • Never deny clients anything without asking for help/approval first.
  • Bring menu items to the table to help the team round out weekly menus.
  • Open the kitchen and be prepared to serve breakfast within 1-1.5 hours.
  • Clean and close the kitchen within 1-1.5 hours of serving Dinner.
  • Clean and maintain all equipment, fridges, freezers, and spaces daily.
  • Help maintain the inventory spreadsheet by entering x2 Sysco Invoices into a spreadsheet for monthly cost analysis.
  • Participate in monthly counts, provide accurate information on missing or low items, and provide accurate accounting for incoming orders on Tuesday and Friday.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience in all stations of the kitchen and multiple kitchen skills
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic tools, small wares, culinary techniques
  • Able to anticipate the needs of others in the kitchen and proactively work to meet those needs
  • Strong communication skills
  • Organization and cleanliness
  • Seeking minimum of 1 year experience in a fast paced atmosphere
  • Able to meet all scheduling commitments
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis and stand for extended periods
  • Flexible schedule and reliable transportation
  • Certified in proper food handling
  • Food Managers Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $26

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