Elder Services Kitchen Manager

Town of Cohasset; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Cohasset seeks a Kitchen Manager to support Elder Affairs meal services at Willcutt Commons. You will run daily kitchen operations, plan meals, manage inventory, supervise volunteer cooks, and ensure health and sanitation compliance.

This role handles lunch and occasional evening events and reports to the Director of Elder Affairs. Qualified candidates will have kitchen or dining-room experience, CPR and ServSafe within six months, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a dining room or kitchen is required.
• CPR and ServSafe certifications within six months of employment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal planning, recipes, ingredients, food purchases, and preparation.
• Prepare and cook meals for groups ranging from 5 to 100 guests.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of food, supplies, dishes, containers, and kitchen equipment.
• Schedule, train, and oversee volunteer cooks, food-service volunteers, and cleanup crews.
• Ensure compliance with Board of Health requirements and all applicable food-safety standards.
• Monitor meal cleanup and ensure dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas are cleaned.
• Track ServSafe certifications and coordinate required training for employees and volunteers.
• Work with the Director of Elder Affairs to oversee the food and kitchen budget.
• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance, deep cleaning, and kitchen upkeep.
• Foster a welcoming, organized, and collaborative kitchen environment.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Volunteer supervision

Food safety

CPR

ServSafe

Job description

The Town of Cohasset seeks a Kitchen Manager to support Elder Affairs meal services at Willcutt Commons. You will run daily kitchen operations, plan meals, manage inventory, supervise volunteer cooks, and ensure health and sanitation compliance.

This role handles lunch and occasional evening events and reports to the Director of Elder Affairs. Qualified candidates will have kitchen or dining-room experience, CPR and ServSafe within six months, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.