Cook – Residential Shelter

Community Teamwork Inc; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks PTO

Paid sick leave

Holidays

Insurance - medical

Life insurance

Critical illness

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

401K

Job summary

Community Teamwork Inc. in Lowell, MA, is seeking a Shelter Cook to prepare healthy meals and snacks for up to 52 individuals in shelter, seven days a week.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, accurate production, inventory control and daily operational compliance while supporting a collaborative kitchen environment. The position offers pay ranging from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour along with401K, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have general knowledge of food preparation and nutrition.
• Be able to work as part of a fast-paced team.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background checks and immunizations as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy meals and snacks for up to 52 individuals in shelter.
• Prepare and package meals for off-site locations as needed.
• Maintain inventory using FIFO and proper labeling.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and hygiene at all times.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly documentation.
• Support and mentor Food Service Assistants.

Skills

Team player

Reliable transportation

Background check clearance

Job description

Shelter Cook Pay Range 2000 2300 per hour

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non profit organization located in Lowell MA We employee over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change We leverage our programs our partnerships and our collective voice to foster equity compassion and community engagement by creating housing education and economic opportunities

Position Summary

The Cook is responsible for preparing and distributing healthy nutritious meals and snacks that meet the programmatic needs of up to 52 individuals in shelter This must consist of one breakfast and dinner set up for a kitchen that runs 7 days a week This role ensures safe food handling accurate production inventory control and daily operational compliance while supporting a collaborative kitchen environment

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy nutritious meals and snacks for Church Street in accordance with program needs and applicable standards following all conditions of the scope
• Pickup prepare and package meals snacks and supplies for Church Street traveling to off site locations and meetings as needed
• Adjust recipes portion sizes and quantities based on service demands
• Assist with menu development ordering and use of standardized recipes
• Receive date label temperature check and properly store food and supplies
• Maintain accurate inventory control using First In First Out FIFO practices
• Maintain strict food safety allergen awareness sanitation and personal hygiene standards at all times
• Ensure clean organized and safe work areas to prevent cross contamination including prep spaces storage areas equipment and loading dock
• Complete required daily weekly and monthly documentation such as temperature logs waste logs milk audits etc
• Pick up non vendor food or supplies from local suppliers as needed
• Support and mentor Food Service Assistants to promote safe food practices and professional growth
• Ensures full compliance with all applicable local state federal and agency requirements related to food safety nutrition recordkeeping and program operations
• Attend required meetings and trainings
• Uphold CTI values of Equity Integrity and Compassion
• Perform other related duties as assigned The duties listed above are representative of the work performed Other related duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• General knowledge of food preparation and nutrition
• Ability to be a team player in a fast paced environment
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to pass background check which includes fingerprintingTB Risk Assessment andor Mantoux results required annuallyPhysical Exam and immunizations 2 MMR or positive titer required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service operations 2 years of experience in cooking in CACFP environment preferred
• Bilingual skills EnglishSpanish
• EnglishKhmer
• EnglishPortuguese

Compensation and Benefits

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5 employer contribution to your 401K retirement account after 6 months of employment

Great co workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve

The base salary range represents the Agencys good faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience skills and qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer VetsDisabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence