Food Service Assistant - Part Time

commteam; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Career development

Job summary

Community Teamwork is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support the CTI Child and Family Services kitchen. This part-time role (20+ hours weekly) focuses on meal preparation, cart setup and sanitation in accordance with CACFP guidelines.

Your duties include preparing snacks and meals, delivering and breaking down meal carts, maintaining logs, ensuring food safety, and participating in trainings and meetings. Excellent teamwork required in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of food preparation and nutrition.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Recent Physical and MMR immunity.
• Ability to pass CORI and background check which includes fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of snacks and meals.
• Set up, deliver, pick up and break down of meal carts.
• Maintain CACFP logs.
• Maintain clean work areas and sanitation standards.
• Wash dishes and operate dish machine.
• Uphold strict food safety and personal hygiene standards.
• Attend food service trainings and meetings.
• Follow CACFP regulations.

Skills

General knowledge of food prep

Team player in fast-paced env

Reliable transportation

Immunities (MMR)

CORI/background check

Job description

Food Service Assistant - Part Time 20+ hours per week

Pay Range $19.66 – $20.24 per hour

Company Overview

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employ 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 Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting in all food preparation and supporting kitchen operations within CTI’s Child and Family Services Division.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of snacks and meals.
• Set up, deliver, pick up and break down of meal carts.
• Maintain all necessary CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program) logs
• Maintain clean work areas including prep tables, storage spaces, refrigerators and stoves, and trash removal in accordance with sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans and run dish machine.
• Maintain strict food safety and personal hygiene standards.
• Attend regular food service meetings and mandatory food service trainings.
• Follow compliance regulations for local state and federal CACFP.
• Uphold the values of CTI – Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

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.
• Recent Physical and MMR immunity
• Ability to pass CORI and background check which includes fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year previous experience in food service operations.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy access to comprehensive benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) 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 stated salary range represents the Agency’s 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 – Vets/Disabled

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