Assistant Cook

MountainOne; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

18 Degrees is seeking a Cook for a 30-hour-per-week role with benefits to support our childcare program. You will prepare daily meals, deliver foods, track allergens, and maintain kitchen operations, while helping with inventory and documentation.

Cross training for coverage and supporting interns from our local high school are key parts of the role. Basic kitchen experience and ServSafe are required, with allergen awareness essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, ServSafe required, Allergen Awareness.
• Basic kitchen experience (3 months to 1 year).
• Multicultural, multilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily meals for the childcare program.
• Deliver meals to sites and assist in daily kitchen operations.
• Track allergens and ensure food safety.
• Clean and maintain kitchen; assist with inventory and records.
• Cross-train to cover operations and supply orders.
• Coach interns from local high school.

Skills

Allergen awareness

Meal preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Certification

Job description

18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – join us on our journey into a new day! At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leadersto embrace the principles ofdiversity, equity,and inclusivenessto support theneeds ofourcommunity.

Job Summary (Overall Purpose/Function of Position):

Cook position (30 hours/week with all Benefits) will support child care program by preparing daily mealsand daily operations in the kitchen, preparation of foods, delivery of foods, tracking allergens, cleaning and maintenance. Cross training for necessary coverage of operations and supply orders, inventory during the absence of the supervisor. Complete necessary records and documentation in systems. Coach future Cooks by supporting Interns from local high school.

Childcare Meal Coverage

• Trained to cover meals service and support childcare program.

• Transport meals to other sites.

• Cook additional meals service required for all school age programs during school breaks.

• Gain knowledge through ServSafe and CACFP trainings to allow for oversight of food allergies and child safety.

• Trained on receiving food deliveries, including documentation & proper handling of products.

• Fill in for Cook/Nutritionist Operations when taking time off (personal, sick & vacation).

Qualification Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or GED, ServSafe [Required], Allergen Awareness

Experience: Basic Kitchen experience 3 months to 1 year

Multicultural, multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

AA/EOE