Kitchen Supervisor, Addiction Treatment Services

Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services, based in Tewksbury, MA, is a prominent healthcare organization renowned for its dedication to improving the lives of patients through compassionate and comprehensive care. As part of the larger Beth Israel Lahey Health system, which employs over 35,000 professionals including nurses, doctors, therapists, technicians, and researchers, this division is committed to delivering high-quality behavioral health services. The organization values diversity, inclusion, and a customer service-oriented approach, fostering a supportive environment for both staff and patients. Their commitment extends beyond healthcare to a strong sense of community responsibility, including maintaining a safe workplace and requiring staff vaccination against influenza to protect all individuals involved.

The Kitchen Manager role at Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services is a full-time, day-shift position integral to the Food and Dietary Services category. This position offers a competitive pay range of $23.53 to $28.68 per hour, aligning with experience, education, and other relevant factors. The Kitchen Manager is responsible for ensuring the overall smooth operation of the kitchen and dining areas, overseeing the flow, functionality, cleanliness, and safety in compliance with local health board regulations, OSHA standards, and LHBS policies.

In this role, the Kitchen Manager plans meal preparation and cooking schedules to meet service times while ensuring nutritional quality. Responsibilities include ordering food inventory from contracted vendors within budgetary constraints, planning balanced weekly menus, and preparing meals and snacks for regular and special occasions. The Kitchen Manager is accountable for food quality inspection, presentation, maintaining kitchen supplies, minimizing food waste, and enforcing cleanliness and sanitation practices. Additionally, this position involves supervision of kitchen staff, coordination with program directors and food distributors, and maintaining accurate refrigerator temperature logs.

This position not only requires strong culinary and managerial skills but also the ability to work sensitively with a diverse population, including individuals undergoing substance abuse treatment. The role demands a customer-service focus and the flexibility to handle other related duties as assigned, fostering a kitchen environment that supports patient care and wellbeing. As part of a respected healthcare institution, the Kitchen Manager contributes directly to the organization's mission of making a positive difference in people’s lives through reliable, nutritious, and safely prepared meals.