School Kitchen Coverage Lead — Senior Cook

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,762,000 - 71,360,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is hiring a Standby Senior Cook to support Food & Nutrition Services. This full-time role covers coverage across schools, preparing meals, maintaining safety, and assisting with records. Travel is required to locations citywide in Boston.

The position requires one year in institutional food service, a high school diploma or GED, and a Food Safety Certification for Managers. Salary is listed at $21.67 per hour with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in institutional food service.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Safety Certification for Managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals in large-scale settings following recipes.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas.
• Assist with production records and meal counts.
• Travel to schools and kitchens as needed for coverage.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and portion food accurately.
• Provide strong customer service to students and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Boston Public Schools is hiring a Standby Senior Cook to support Food & Nutrition Services. This full-time role covers coverage across schools, preparing meals, maintaining safety, and assisting with records. Travel is required to locations citywide in Boston.

The position requires one year in institutional food service, a high school diploma or GED, and a Food Safety Certification for Managers. Salary is listed at $21.67 per hour with full-time benefits.