Shelter Cook: Nutritious Meals & Safe Kitchen

Community Teamwork; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 4 weeks and 12 holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401K after 6 months

Job summary

Community Teamwork in Lowell, MA is seeking a Shelter Cook to prepare and distribute healthy meals for up to 52 people in the shelter, providing one breakfast and one dinner daily as part of a seven-day kitchen operation.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, inventory control, recipe adjustments, coordinating with site staff, supervising Food Service Assistants, and ensuring compliance with all food safety standards and program requirements.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare healthy, nutritious meals and snacks for Church Street in accordance with program needs and applicable standards, following all conditions of the scope.
• Pickup, prepare and package meals, snacks, and supplies for Church Street, traveling to off-site locations, and meetings as needed.
• 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 First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices.
• Maintain strict food safety, allergen awareness, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards at all times.
• Ensure clean, organized, and safe work areas to prevent cross-contamination, including prep spaces, storage areas, equipment, and loading dock.
• Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly documentation such as temperature logs, waste logs, milk audits, etc.
• 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

Team player

Reliable transportation

Background check

TB risk assessment

Immunizations

Job description

Community Teamwork in Lowell, MA is seeking a Shelter Cook to prepare and distribute healthy meals for up to 52 people in the shelter, providing one breakfast and one dinner daily as part of a seven-day kitchen operation.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, inventory control, recipe adjustments, coordinating with site staff, supervising Food Service Assistants, and ensuring compliance with all food safety standards and program requirements.