Cook II

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center (JCCMHC) is seeking a candidate to work in the Dietary Department; Incumbent in this position must be able to work independently, prepare and cook food according to menu and number of persons to be served, read and follow recipes, ability to weigh and mix ingredients, bake, grill, steam and broil meats, vegetables, fish, poultry, and other foods. Clean and sanitizes workstations throughout the day following health and safety guidelines. Handle and store food at proper temperatures in compliance with HACCP Food Service Regulations. In charge of shift in absence of supervisor and provides on the job training to all new employees.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The selected candidates will work on the day shift 9:00 am - 5:30 pm. Days Off: Wednesday and Thursday.

• Prepares and serves meals and is in charge of shift and supervision in the absence of supervisors.
• Provide on-the-job training for new employees, in order to teach cooking skills to ensure compliance with safety, sanitary, and food preparation requirements.
• Inspects work and storage areas for compliance with sanitation codes.
• Maintains and keeps up to date, all temperature charts for food, refrigerators, freezers and dishwashing machines.
• Performs related duties such as developing new or modified recipes and participating in menu planning and attending meetings and conferences.
• Cooks’ food in quantities according to menu and number of persons to be served adjusting recipes as needed to produce required amounts.
• Follow meal plans for special diets and prepare necessary foods.
• Roasts, fries, boils, broils and prepares meat, fish, poultry, vegetables and other foods required for daily meals.
• Operates and/or uses kitchen equipment such as cutlery, grinders and slicers to portion/prepare food for cooking.
• Evaluates food for quality, quantity, appearance, temperature and taste through observation and tasting, in order to determine if it is fresh, properly portioned and prepared correctly. Follows portion control requirements for menu items.
• Prepare baked items from scratch such as cakes, Danish, muffins, turnovers, breads, rolls, cookies, pies and/or other related pastries.
• Attends mandatory training.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to the age related and cultural needs of the clients/patients served.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation of cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution.

DMH Mission Statement:

The Dr. John C. Corrigan Mental Health Center/Fall River Site provides comprehensive services to adults and children.
Programs include a 16-bed acute in-patient unit, Case Management, Day Treatment Program and Adult Community
Clinical Services. Our mission is to provide person centered care to individuals of diverse backgrounds. We always aspire
to create an environment which promotes recovery, resiliency, growth and independence for those we serve and their
families as well as to create an environment where employees can learn and grow.

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at high school level or higher, with a major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Special Requirements: None

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

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