Lead Cook

The Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke is seeking a talented and skilled individual to join our team as a Lead Cook. The ideal candidate is passionate about building meaningful relationships and can provide outstanding service to our veteran resident and staff populations.
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive ):

• Prepares 2 main meals, breakfast and lunch, according to standardized recipes and tallies.
• Performs various kitchen assignments such as portioning food, storing food at proper temperature, cleaning/sterilizing equipment and work areas.
• Responsible for completing a daily opening checklist.
• Supervises Cook I and Dietary Workers
• Assists in other department duties as necessary.

Schedule:

• Full-Time; Forty (40) hours per week, working 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
• A lternating weekend and holiday schedule
• Note: This is 24 hour/7 days a week long-term care facility and as a result, the Veterans Home at Holyoke may require this individual to be present during nontraditional hours when circumstances dictate the operational need

Required Qualifications :

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the handling, preparation and cooking of food.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge of correct sanitary procedures for kitchen equipment.
• Ability to read recipes and measure accordingly.
• Knowledge of ServSafe standards.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others, to include ability to supervise and assign work to staff.

About the Massachusetts Veterans Home at Holyoke:
The Veterans Home at Holyoke is a state-funded, fully accredited health care facility that offers veterans quality health care, including full-time residential accommodations, and provides educational and social services for Veterans in the Commonwealth. The Veterans Home is staffed by approximately 350+ administrators, clinicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, skilled trade, dietary staff, housekeeping staff, contractors, consultants, and general administrative personnel. The tradition of service to the veterans of Massachusetts is surpassed only by a continued commitment to excellence in care for those who are in need now and in the future. Our mission is to provide Care with Dignity, Honor, and Respect to our Veterans.
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Pre-Offer Process:
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A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Minimum Entrance Requirements:
Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the preparation and cooking of food in a hotel, restaurant, cafeteria, catering firm, government or private institution, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Substitutions: I. A diploma or certificate from a recognized trade, technical or vocational school, at high school level or higher, with a major in culinary arts, food services or food trades may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
Special Requirements: None
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.