Cook

$39,520 - $39,520/Yr

Community Servings - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Boston, MA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Temporary Cook position at Community Servings involves preparing and cooking nutritious meals for individuals and families facing chronic and critical illnesses. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment while supporting the organization's mission of providing medically tailored meals and promoting health equity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for recipes.
• Execute recipes for entrées, soups, salads, bakery, sides, and supplemental nutrition items.
• Engage with and direct volunteers in tasks.
• Actively communicate progress and needs to supervisor and team members.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work and storage areas.
• Champion teamwork through words and actions and seek ways to support teammates.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Proper product storage, labeling, and rotation knowledge.
• Ingredient identification and processing knowledge.
• Ready-to-eat (RTE) food handling practices.
• Raw ingredient handling practices.
• Proper knife handling skills.
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment use and cleaning.
• Daily maintenance of work and storage areas.
• Monitor temperatures and timing of prepared foods.
• Ability to understand menu and recipes.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to work in the dish room as needed.

Benefits

• Free daily community lunch
• Free parking