Kitchen Manager

Town of Cohasset is seeking an organized, dependable, and welcoming Kitchen Manager to support meal services of the Elder Affairs Department at Willcutt Commons.

About the role

This position manages daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, food and equipment inventory, and compliance with applicable health, safety, and sanitation requirements. The Kitchen Manager mainly supports lunch and occasionally evening dinner events, working closely with the Director of Elder Affairs and leading food-service volunteers and cleanup crews. The successful candidate will be comfortable preparing meals for groups of varying sizes, coordinating volunteers, managing multiple priorities, and creating a positive environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal planning, recipes, ingredients, food purchases, and preparation.
• Prepare and cook meals for groups ranging from approximately 5 to 100 guests.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of food, supplies, dishes, containers, and kitchen equipment.
• Schedule, train, and oversee volunteer cooks, food-service volunteers, and cleanup crews.
• Ensure compliance with Board of Health requirements and all applicable food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor meal cleanup and ensure dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas are properly cleaned.
• Track ServSafe certifications and coordinate required training for employees and volunteers.
• Work with the Director of Elder Affairs to oversee the food and kitchen budget.
• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance, deep cleaning, and kitchen upkeep.
• Coordinate outside vendors using the kitchen beyond regular dining operations.
• Foster a welcoming, organized, and collaborative kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Experience working in a dining room or kitchen is required.
• Must possess, or obtain within six months of employment, current CPR and ServSafe certifications.
• Ability to safely lift and carry food supplies and kitchen equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial kitchen experience is preferred.
• Previous experience supervising, scheduling, or working with volunteers is a plus.

Schedule

This is a non-union position scheduled for 32 hours per week.

Pay

Classified at Grade A1 ($28.61 - $34.19), with an expected starting rate of $28.61.