Medical Kitchen Cook - Scratch-Made Meals & Impact

Community Servings, Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision Insurance

Life-, Short- and Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time, &

Flexible Spending account (Medical and

403(b) Retirement Plan

Free Dental Insurance

Free daily community lunch

Free parking

Job summary

Community Servings in Jamaica Plain, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare ingredients, supervise volunteers, and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen for nutritious, scratch-made meals. The role supports a fast-growing nonprofit that serves medically tailored meals to those in need.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary training a plus, and 1–3 years in a commercial kitchen or related setting. ServSafe certification is preferred or obtainable after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary training or coursework in food preparation, nutrition, or related field is a plus.
• One to three years of experience in a commercial kitchen, institutional food service, restaurant, healthcare, or nonprofit food production environment preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred or must be obtained within a specified period after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients for recipes.
• Engage with and direct volunteers in a task.
• Actively communicate progress and needs to supervisor and team members.
• Take responsibility for assigned tasks and ensure timely completion.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work and storage areas.
• Champion teamwork through words and actions and seek ways to support teammates.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen basics

Food safety

Temperature monitoring

Teamwork

Dish room work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Culinary training or coursework a plus

1–3 years in commercial kitchen/healthcare/nonprofit food production

ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred

Job description

Community Servings in Jamaica Plain, MA is seeking a Cook to prepare ingredients, supervise volunteers, and help maintain a clean, organized kitchen for nutritious, scratch-made meals. The role supports a fast-growing nonprofit that serves medically tailored meals to those in need.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, culinary training a plus, and 1–3 years in a commercial kitchen or related setting. ServSafe certification is preferred or obtainable after hire.