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Casa Esperanza

Bilingual behavioral health services and housing

Round Cook

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026
$22 - $24/hr+ Holiday Pay
Mid
Boston, MA, USA
In PersonOn-call, per diem; hours are not guaranteed. Typical hours are 6 a.m.–2 p.m., with weekly availability Sunday through Saturday, including holidays.
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 2 years of food preparation and kitchen management experience, preparing meals for 75 or more guests per meal.
  • SERV Safe certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
  • Experience preparing Latin American cuisine is required.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
  • Availability for regular training in nutrition and healthy meal preparation.
  • The role lists 1 year of cooking experience and 1 year of kitchen experience as required.
Responsibilities
  • Plan and prepare three healthy meals per day for approximately 75 individuals.
  • Ensure a variety of healthy snacks are available to residents throughout the day.
  • Organize and coordinate the purchase of food, supplies, and equipment needed to prepare meals and provide snacks for up to 75 individuals.
  • Safely use kitchen equipment and supplies.
  • Accept receipt of goods and supplies.
  • Gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.
  • Manage others in a kitchen environment, ensuring safety and quality meal preparation.
  • Cover holidays, vacations, and unexpected call-outs.
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of food service experience is preferred.
  • One year of kitchen management experience is preferred.

About the company

Casa Esperanza provides behavioral health services for the Latine community in Massachusetts, including residential treatment for substance use, outpatient clinics, and 37 units of sober, affordable housing, all at no cost to clients. Its CasaCare model combines behavioral health and primary care to offer coordinated, integrated services, with programs like the Men's Program and the Latinas y Niños Center that allow mothers with young children to live on-site during treatment, plus telehealth through a CARF-accredited outpatient clinic. The organization distinguishes itself as one of the first bilingual, bicultural residential programs in the state and by offering a no-cost, no-denial policy, a broad continuum of care, and family-reunification support. Its goal is to reduce substance use and trauma-related health issues while helping clients achieve stable recovery, improve mental health, and re-enter society with housing and community resources.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • The May 2026 Roxbury open house signals active expansion and stronger community demand.
  • Same-day and next-day BHUC access supports faster patient acquisition and referral capture.
  • Leadership visibility in Massachusetts behavioral-health circles strengthens fundraising and policy influence.

What critics are saying

  • In January 2026, SAMHSA terminated $2.7 million of Casa Esperanza contracts before reinstatement.
  • Medicaid cuts already hit services, squeezing reimbursements across Casa Esperanza's free-care model.
  • Dependence on government grants makes another federal funding reversal an existential staffing risk.

What makes Casa Esperanza unique

  • Casa Esperanza opened eastern Massachusetts's only fully bilingual Behavioral Health Urgent Care in 2026.
  • Its 2024 Tewksbury ATS/CSS unit was Massachusetts's first fully bilingual, bicultural integrated program.
  • Latinas y Niños lets mothers and children stay together during residential treatment in Roxbury.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Long/Short-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Budget