Our mission. Ark Behavioral Health is a network of Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facilities that provide a variety of levels of care to those who are prepared to begin their journey toward recovery. Our commitment is unmatched and proven by offering a diverse set of clinical therapies, combined with a professional, caring staff and diverse treatment locations. We use a whole-patient approach built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and compassion. Our goals extend far beyond sobriety alone; every therapeutic intervention we deliver empowers our clients with a sense of purpose and joy in recovery. We operate four residential inpatient treatment centers in Massachusetts: Northeast Addictions Treatment Center, Recovering Champions, Spring Hill Recovery Center and Bedrock Recovery Center.

Come join us on this journey! We are looking to grow our teams with talented, caring, and passionate people who share our energy and enthusiasm for recovery support.

We are looking for a Full-time Cook at our Spring Hill Recovery Center Location in Ashby, Massachusetts. Sun-Tuesday 9AM-6PM

Job Summary: The Cook position will work alongside the Kitchen staff in the day-to-day operations, including providing excellent customer service and preparing and serving high quality meals and snacks for patients.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare the food with concern for quality, appeal, presentation, cleanliness, and safety.
• Serve a variety of food in a high-volume setting.
• Regularly check all food items to ensure proper dates are written.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Keep all workstations & equipment clean at all times and follow a cleaning schedule for kitchen, dining room, and storage areas.
• Record keeping of meals served and food items needed.
• Use the proper methods and techniques for receiving, dating, and storage of quantities of food and associated supplies from vendors.
• Perform dishwashing & cleaning procedures at end of meals & shifts.
• Follow Patient diet restrictions and allergies.

Education:

• Highschool Diploma or GED Required
• Culinary Degree Preferred

Why Work for Us! We provide an environment where our employees can grow and advance professionally, with a healthy balance between work and personal lives. Our biggest investment is in our employees, so we reward and recognize hard work by promoting from within when possible. We pay competitively and offer a variety of benefits to meet your wellness and financial needs.

EEO and Accommodations We are deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at least one week in advance of your interview.