Kitchen Assistant (South Boston)

Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading youth organization where you will play a vital role in preparing nutritious meals for children and teens. This part-time position emphasizes the importance of healthy living and creating an inclusive environment for all members. You will ensure compliance with health regulations while fostering a safe and engaging kitchen space. If you are passionate about youth development and have the skills to manage kitchen operations, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people in your community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be ServSafe certified or ability to become certified.
• Experience working with children is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to club members aged 6-18.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Assist in supervising members participating in kitchen programs.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knowledge of Kitchen Operations

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Experience with Children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and serve food to 6-18 year old club members as part of afterschool meals program.
Ensure compliance with the Department of Education and Board of Health regulations.
Maintain and report on number of members served daily and the numbers of meals distributed.
Report all incidents immediately to the supervisor.
Assists in the supervision of members participating in programs and services within the kitchen.
Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the kitchen area.
Maintains a safe and clean kitchen/cafeteria area.
Participate in Culinary team meetings, when possible.
Other duties as assigned.
Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.

General BGCB Expectations:
Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand:
High School diploma or GED required.
Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation required.
Must be ServSafe certified or ability to become certified in food safety with 3-6 months of employment.
Must be or become CPR / FA certified.
Experience working with children.
Organized and reliable.
Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change.
Valid driver’s license required.

Job Type: Part-time
Schedule: M-F 2pm-7pm
Pay Range: $19 - $21 (Depending on Relevant Experience & Internal Equity)