Community Meals Chef – Food Justice Kitchen Lead

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Centre for Faith, Art & Justice’s Food Justice Program at the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain seeks a part-time Chef to plan, prepare, and serve two community meals weekly (Wed dinner, Sat lunch) following Ethos standards. The role supports food security initiatives and engages volunteers to ensure welcoming service.

duties include menu planning, inventory coordination, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards while delivering compassionate hospitality to all community

Qualifications

• Two years previous kitchen and meal planning experience.
• Wednesday evening and Saturday availability.
• Massachusetts Food Safety Certification and Allergen Awareness certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve twice weekly meals (Wed dinner, Sat lunch) according to Ethos nutritional standards.
• Manage kitchen, walk-in and storage units within industry standards according to food safety practices/requirements and health department standards.
• Prepare food for First Fridays once a month and at other occasional events.
• Prepare and plan written menus on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate needed inventory with the Food Justice Program Director.
• Ensure high levels of recipient and volunteer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Ability to manage time, work independently and follow instruction.
• Keep track of relevant meal data, kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Provide hospitality and support for all volunteers, staff and guests of FBCJP and the Centre Food Justice Program.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Job description

The Centre for Faith, Art & Justice’s Food Justice Program at the First Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain seeks a part-time Chef to plan, prepare, and serve two community meals weekly (Wed dinner, Sat lunch) following Ethos standards. The role supports food security initiatives and engages volunteers to ensure welcoming service.

duties include menu planning, inventory coordination, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards while delivering compassionate hospitality to all community