Cook, Per Diem - TaraVista
Devens, MA 01434
About the Job
Join us as a Per Diem Cook!
How You Care for Our Patients
As a Cook:
- You are responsible for the preparation of food for patients, employees, and guests
- You will be under the supervision of the Chef Director
- You are responsible for the general supervision of the Food Service Department in the absence of the Chef Director
How We Care for You
When you join the growing TaraVista team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. As our team member, you’ll receive:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) match
- Employer paid short term disability (STD), long term disability (LTD)
- Employer paid life and AD&D Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition Reimbursement
You Bring Meaningful Experience
Successful candidates will have the following:
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Two (2) years training or experience in large scale commercial or institutional food preparation
- Safe Serve Certificate
- Must be thoroughly familiar with foods and preparation methods
- Must know the proper methods and cooking temperatures for best utilization and yield of meats and other foods
- Must be able to space and time cooking of vegetables so that their nutritional quality, flavor, and appearance are preserved by not having to hold them too long before service
- Must have had some formal or on the job training in food preparation in cooking, estimating quantities for food needed, in requisitioning and storage of food and supplies, in general kitchen management, and in principles and management of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
- Ability to manage stressful situations in a calm, organized and professional manner.
About TaraVista
TaraVista Behavioral Health Center is regional center of psychiatric excellence providing inpatient care to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Devens, MA and easily accessible from I-495 and Route 2, we care for thousands of patients throughout Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire in our new state-of-the-art facility. With expert care and genuine compassion, we empower patients to emerge stronger and better equipped for long-term recovery. TaraVista is a wonderful place to practice your profession, make a life-changing impact with patients and work with an exceptional team of mental health care professionals.
Work With Us As We Live Our Values
Our purpose it to provide compassionate, effective, inspiring care for those suffering from emotional distress and substance misuse, so they are empowered to lead fulfilling lives. We carry out our purpose by embodying the following Vista Values:
- Visionary — We aspire to set the standard for how behavioral healthcare services are provided.
- Integrity — We conduct ourselves in an honest and ethical manner.
- Safety — We strive to provide a safe environment for patients and caregivers.
- Transformational — We inspire our team members, our patients, and their families to lead fulfilling lives.
- Advocacy — We advocate for our patients and the services we provide and work to decrease the health disparities in our communities.
Tara Vista is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.