Cook

High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located throughout Southeastern Massachusetts offering a full continuum of care for substance use and mental health treatment, including inpatient, outpatient, residential, and community-based services. Programs and services also assist survivors of abuse, violence, and families experiencing homelessness. High Point believes that everyone has inherent goodness, worth, and dignity. Our goal is to help individuals and families achieve personal change and improve their quality of life.

• Must present as courteous and professional at all times
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion
• Proficient and knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPHAO`s electronic medical records
• Must have the ability to work with others in cooperative and collaborative manner
• An understanding of the relationship between substance use and mental health issues and/or self-help programs
• An understanding of boundaries and ethics
• Comply with Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations and HIPAA Regulations
• Certification in the HPHAO approved de-escalation program
• Maintain all health screenings as mandated by licensing agencies; 
• Obtain and maintain Safe Serv and Allergen Awareness certification within 6 months of employment;
• Attend all other training deemed necessary by the Program/Kitchen Manager.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds
• Prior kitchen/cooking experience required

• →Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment
• →Report to the Kitchen Manager any changes or needs which can better assist the running of the kitchen
• →Monitor dietary aides to insure they are completed in a timely manner
• →Ensure all kitchen equipment and appliances are in safe working conditions
• →Practice appropriate hygiene activities including proper hand-washing procedures, wearing hair net and gloves and adheres to all sanitary standards
• →Always ensures safety in the kitchen area including turning off appliances, stove, etc., locking up knives, cabinets and doors when not in use
• →Ensures proper labeling, rotating and disposing of all food
• →Completes refrigerator/freezer temperature logs daily and immediately addresses any issues
• →Identifies patients with dietary needs/restrictions and provides alternative meals as needed
• →Serves food to patients in a timely and respectful manner
• →Other duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager