Shelter Cook: Nutritious Meals & Community Impact

commteam; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks

Sick leave

Holidays 12

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Community Teamwork in Lowell, MA seeks a Shelter Cook to prepare healthy meals for up to 52 individuals daily, ensuring safe food handling and FIFO inventory.

The role covers seven days a week with duties including menu development, ordering, and mentoring Food Service Assistants to uphold high standards of service and safety.

Pay range is $20.00-$23.00 per hour; benefits and a mission-driven work culture accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of food preparation and nutrition.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background check which includes fingerprinting
• TB Risk Assessment and/or Mantoux results required annually.
• Physical Exam and immunizations (2 MMR or positive titer) required
• Preferred: Previous experience in food service operations.
• 2 years of experience in cooking in CACFP environment preferred
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer)

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for Church Street and program needs.
• Pickup, prepare and package meals and supplies for Church Street and off-site locations.
• Adjust recipes, portion sizes, and quantities based on service demands.
• Assist with menu development, ordering, and use of standardized recipes.
• Receive, date, label, temperature-check, and properly store food and supplies.
• Maintain accurate inventory control using FIFO practices.
• Maintain strict food safety, allergen awareness, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
• Ensure clean, organized, and safe work areas to prevent cross-contamination.
• Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly documentation (temperature logs, waste logs, milk audits).
• Pick up non-vendor food or supplies from local suppliers as needed.
• Support and mentor Food Service Assistants to promote safe food practices and professional growth.
• Ensures full compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and agency requirements related to food safety, nutrition, recordkeeping, and program operations.
• Attend required meetings and trainings, uphold CTI values of Equity, Integrity, and Compassion, perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Food prep & nutrition

Team player

Reliable transportation

Background check required

TB risk assessment

Immunizations (MMR)

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Job description

Community Teamwork in Lowell, MA seeks a Shelter Cook to prepare healthy meals for up to 52 individuals daily, ensuring safe food handling and FIFO inventory.

The role covers seven days a week with duties including menu development, ordering, and mentoring Food Service Assistants to uphold high standards of service and safety.

Pay range is $20.00-$23.00 per hour; benefits and a mission-driven work culture accompany this opportunity.