Join the transformative Southcoast Behavioral Health team and be part of a difference-making journey every day! 

Southcoast Behavioral Health, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a premier mental health treatment center with 192 beds. We serve pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. 

Southcoast Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time positions. Current benefits include: 

• Competitive Shift Differentials to Boost Income 
• Up to $3k Tuition Reimbursement per Benefit Year for Full-Time or Part-Time Employees Working at Least 30 Hours per Week 
• Referral Bonus Program for Extra Rewards 
• Flexible Schedules to Suit Your Lifestyle 
• Access to an Outstanding Training Program and Opportunities for Professional Advancement 
• Perk Spot! Enjoy Discounts from Over 30,000 Merchants with Our Employee Discount Program 

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Under general direction, implement menus and coordinate food preparation and serve meals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Cook and prepare food according to approved menus.

· Direct activities of workers who assist in preparing and serving meals.

· Clean and inspect equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.

· Take inventory of supplies and equipment.

· Work with Food Service leadership or Dietitian to ensure menus are varied, nutritionally balanced and appetizing.

· Perform and coordinate food production, cleaning, maintenance, and inventory control activities.

· Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures, quality standards, cost parameters, and appropriate regulatory requirements.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

· Additional education or training in the culinary field preferred.

· Two or more years’ experience in food service role in preparing food for institutions, such as school, hospital or cafeteria preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

· ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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