Job description

Agency Summary: Casa Esperanza, Inc. is a bilingual/bicultural behavioral health treatment provider serving Boston and the Merrimack Valley. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to recover from addiction, trauma, mental illness and other chronic medical conditions; overcome homelessness; and achieve health and wellness through comprehensive, integrated care. Casa Esperanza has an operating budget of $9 million and more than $9 million in assets.

Job Summary Statement:

Casa Esperanza Inc. is seeking an On-Call Cook to cover holidays, vacations and unexpected call outs. The Kitchen Assistant role is a per diem position. Typical hours are 6am-2pm depending on program needs. Hours are not guaranteed.

The Kitchen Assistant plans and prepares three healthy meals per day for approximately 75 individuals. S/He also ensures that a variety of healthy snacks are available to residents throughout the day.

Knowledge and Skills necessary for the position:

• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.
• Ability to organize and coordinate the purchase of food, supplies and equipment needed to prepare 3 meals per day and make healthy snacks available for up to 75 individuals.
• Ability to safely use all kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Ability to accept receipt of goods and supplies.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to manage others in a kitchen environment, ensuring safety and quality meal preparation.

Education/Training required:

• At least 2 years of food preparation and kitchen management experience, preparing meals for 75+ guests per meal.
• ServSafe certified or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Experience preparing Latin American cuisine is required.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Participates in regular training with regard to nutrition and healthy meal preparation

Job Type: Per Diem, On-Call, On-Site

Salary: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Experience:

• food service: 1 year (Preferred)
• kitchen management: 1 year (Preferred)
• cook: 1 year (Required)
• kitchen: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Benefits:

• None

At Casa Esperanza, Inc., the health and safety of our people is our number one priority. That’s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and boosted, when eligible) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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