Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering integrated care

Food Service Specialist

Full-TimeDeadline 8/10/27
$16.47 - $23.41/hr
Entry
New Bedford, MA, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of four years of high school or the equivalent is required.
  • Experience with proper food safety and sanitation procedures and knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles are preferred.
  • One year of culinary experience in an institutional setting is preferred.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or obtain an approved medical or personal exemption by signing the required statement after hire.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare short-order foods, made-to-order foods, and garde manger items for departmental feeding responsibilities.
  • Monitor food production for quality, temperature, and flavor; identify issues through tasting, portioning, and visual appearance; and make corrections.
  • Accurately extend recipes to ensure proper yields and maintain meal costs.
  • Keep production and temperature records up to date and report problems to the Chef or Manager on duty.
  • Maintain all refrigerators and freezers in a clean and organized condition.
  • Follow established sanitation guidelines.
  • Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with proper food safety and sanitation procedures and knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points principles.
  • One year of culinary experience in an institutional setting.

About the company

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Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Founded

1996

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What believers are saying

  • Southcoast reported June 2026 operating revenue of $430.6 million despite tougher pricing pressure.
  • February 2026 provider hiring added obstetrics, cardiology, endocrinology, and addiction medicine capacity.
  • OBHG launched Charlton Memorial’s first 1.0 OB triage model, targeting January 2026 coverage.

What critics are saying

  • Southcoast posted a $22.9 million Q1 2026 operating loss as expenses outran revenue.
  • St. Luke’s nurses picketed September 19, 2025 over staffing and pay, pressuring 2026 contracts.
  • If Medicare and Medicaid rates stay squeezed, Southcoast’s labor-heavy model becomes structurally untenable by 2027.

What makes Southcoast Health unique

  • Only maternity provider locally, anchoring Southcoast’s referral moat across southeastern Massachusetts.
  • USFHP expanded March 3, 2026 to 160 more primary-care providers and three hospitals.
  • Southcoast added 16 providers in 2026, sustaining specialty depth at Charlton, St. Luke’s, and Tobey.

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Benefits

403B Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

Employee Wellbeing Program

Generous Earned Time Off Package

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Stock Options

Company Equity

Conference Attendance Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Professional Certification Support

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

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