Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Since 1893, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston have played an essential role in opening doors and creating opportunities for young people across Boston and Chelsea. For every youth in Boston and Chelsea, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston are a life-changing force for opportunity and empowerment that enables future talent to reach their full individual potential as productive citizens and leaders, inspired to make a difference in the Greater Boston community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks to Club members ages 6-18 as part of BGCB’s school-year and summer food programs.
• Follow applicable USDA, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, local board of health, food safety, and sanitation requirements.
• Follow established menus, portion sizes, meal patterns, allergen precautions, and dietary accommodation procedures.
• Maintain accurate daily meal counts, temperature logs, production records, and other required program documentation.
• Report food safety concerns, injuries, accidents, equipment issues, and other concerns promptly to the supervisor.
• Auxiliary supervision and redirection of members participating in kitchen, cafeteria, or culinary activities as appropriate.
• Safeguard and maintain kitchen equipment, supplies, food, cleaning materials, and other resources belonging to the culinary program.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen, cafeteria, storage, and food preparation.
• Follow established procedures for food storage, inventory rotation, waste reduction, cleaning, and prevention of allergen cross-contact.
• Know safety and emergency procedures and enforce applicable rules and protocols to support the safety of members, staff, and food-service operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• At least one year of experience in food service, meal preparation, kitchen operations, or a similar setting.
• ServSafe certified or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain certification upon hire.
• Experience and desire to work with children and teens.
• Organized, reliable, and able to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Able to follow allergen precautions and support dietary recommendations.
• Able to work clubhouse hours, including afternoon and evening hours during the school year and morning or early afternoon hours during the summer.