Cook

Center for Human Development, (CHD), is currently looking for a Cooks to join our Juvenile Justice Programing with locations in Springfield, MA and Westfield, MA.

Our facilities support adolescents who are committed to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, (DYS). Helping young men, aged 12 to 21, make a successful transition back to their home community. The team provides youth with numerous intensive services such as individual and family therapy, life skills and anger management groups, substance abuse treatment, and lead in the development of a strengths-based treatment plan and safety plan.

The cook works as part of a team that is responsible for the preparation and implementation of menus which meet the nutritional and other requirements of the Bureau of Nutrition; the cooking of meals; compliance with all local, state, and federal sanitation and hygiene codes; and individual or group work with residents engaged in vocational training. The cook will be supervised by the Kitchen Manager.

• Preparation and implementation of varied and appetizing menu which meets nutritional and other standards of the Bureau of Nutrition.
• Responsible for cooking meals each day and preparing evening snack, based on hours scheduled.
• Maintenance of clean kitchen, food storage, and dining areas.
• Maintenance of clean and kitchen equipment and tools.
• Compliance with all local, state and federal health and sanitation codes.
• Maintain a secure and safe kitchen and dining environment, that meets fire, first aid, and other safety codes.
• Participation in pre-vocational culinary arts educational program for residents.
• Attends staff meetings as required.

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Serve Safe Certification preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.

• Perform in a busy office setting various hours. Use of personal vehicle required to travel between programs.
• Graduation from approved cooking school.
• Baking skills.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal sanitary and health codes.
• Prefer experience working with troubled adolescents.
• Able to pass pre-assignment physical examination.

• Demonstrate patience, caring and compassion toward a difficult and potentially dangerous population
• High energy. Self-initiating, able to work autonomously.
• Open, direct interpersonal style with good teamwork and leadership skills.
• Has no physical condition which would result in experiencing and significant injury or harm due to the performance of the job.
• Presents self as a professional
• Works flexible schedule as necessary, including night and/or weekends.
• Enthusiasm and passion for the work they do.
• Ability to collaborate and adapt within a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions by using critical thinking skills.
• Strong written skills and experience with Electronic Health Record Management is a plus.
• Maintain work operations by following policies and procedures.

The Center for Human Development (CHD) provides a broad range of high quality, community-oriented human services dedicated to promoting, enhancing, and protecting the dignity and welfare of people in need. At CHD we are celebrating differences, inclusion is not just a policy- it is a daily practice. Multicultural, multilingual, and fluent in sign language, CHD is a reflection of those we serve.

If this sounds like the right job for you, do not wait - apply today to join our team. We look forward to hearing from you!