Community Kitchen Lead: Food Service & Volunteers

Father Bills & Mainspring; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is seeking a Food Services Worker to oversee daily meal operations at the Brockton shelter’s kitchen, working with volunteers and donors. The role requires experience with industrial kitchens, food safety, and coordination of meal services across shelters.

The position reports to the Food Service Manager with a Tuesday-Saturday 10a-6pm shift, ensuring three daily meals and adherence to safety policies while supporting fundraising and donation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial kitchens and understanding of food service delivery systems.
• Understanding of the homeless population and ability to serve diverse clients.
• Ability to maintain records and coordinate with volunteers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook hot and cold foods and assist in line service.
• Coordinate food preparation for special events within budget.
• Maintain menus, nutrition values, and inventory records.
• Create meal plans for three daily meals at each shelter and ensure consistency.
• Train volunteers in food preparation and safety.
• Ensure kitchen, storeroom, and dining areas meet safety standards and are clean at all times.
• Coordinate with health inspectors to display permits and inspections.
• Plan and coordinate Thanksgiving events across regions with the team.
• Work with shelter management to ensure coverage for meals and cleanliness.

Skills

Empathy

Professionalism

Communication

Record-keeping

Job knowledge

Attendance

Reliability

Initiative

Adherence to policy

Work ethic

Education

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is seeking a Food Services Worker to oversee daily meal operations at the Brockton shelter’s kitchen, working with volunteers and donors. The role requires experience with industrial kitchens, food safety, and coordination of meal services across shelters.

The position reports to the Food Service Manager with a Tuesday-Saturday 10a-6pm shift, ensuring three daily meals and adherence to safety policies while supporting fundraising and donation efforts.