Kitchen Manager

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Cohasset is seeking a Kitchen Manager to support Elder Affairs meal services at Willcutt Commons. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, meal prep, inventory, and compliance with health and sanitation requirements. This role mainly covers lunch with occasional dinner events.

You will lead volunteers, coordinate with the Director of Elder Affairs, and foster a welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal planning, recipes, ingredients, purchases, and preparation.
• Prepare meals for groups 5–100 guests.
• Maintain accurate inventory of food, supplies, dishes, containers, and kitchen equipment.
• Schedule, train, and oversee volunteer cooks and cleanup crews.
• Ensure compliance with health and sanitation standards.

Skills

CPR

ServSafe

Food safety

Inventory management

Volunteer supervision

Team leadership

Job description

The Town of Cohasset is seeking an organized, dependable, and welcoming Kitchen Manager to support meal services of the Elder Affairs Department at Willcutt Commons. This position manages daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, food and equipment inventory, and compliance with applicable health, safety, and sanitation requirements. This position mainly supports lunch, and occasionally evening dinner events.

The Kitchen Manager works closely with the Director of Elder Affairs and leads food-service volunteers and cleanup crews. The successful candidate will be comfortable preparing meals for groups of varying sizes, coordinating volunteers, managing multiple priorities, and creating a positive environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal planning, recipes, ingredients, food purchases, and preparation.
• Prepare and cook meals for groups ranging from approximately 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 and sanitation standards.
• Monitor meal cleanup and ensure dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas are properly 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.
• Coordinate outside vendors using the kitchen beyond regular dining operations.
• Foster a welcoming, organized, and collaborative kitchen environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working in a dining room or kitchen is required. Candidates must possess, or obtain within six months of employment, current CPR and ServSafe certifications. The position requires the ability to safely lift and carry food supplies and kitchen equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Commercial kitchen experience is preferred. Previous experience supervising, scheduling, or working with volunteers is a plus.

Schedule and Compensation

This is a non-union position scheduled for 32 hours per week and classified at Grade A1 ($28.61 - $34.19), with an expected starting rate of $28.61. The position reports to the Director of Elder Affairs.

The position will remain open until filled.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test, and all other background checks where required.

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.