Shelter Kitchen Cook: Healthy Meals & Community Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 Weeks PTO

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Great coworkers and mission

Job summary

The Cook at Community Teamwork in Lowell, MA prepares and distributes healthy meals for up to 52 individuals in shelter, including one breakfast and dinner daily for a 7-day kitchen operation. You will ensure safe food handling, accurate production, inventory control, and compliance, while supporting a collaborative kitchen environment.

This full-time role requires weekend work (Wed–Sun), ability to travel to off-site locations, and adherence to 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 per program needs.
• Pickup, prepare and package meals, snacks, 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 First-In, First-Out (FIFO) practices.
• Uphold 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 (logs, audits).
• Support and mentor Food Service Assistants to promote safe food practices and professional growth.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, federal, and agency requirements related to food safety, nutrition, recordkeeping, and program operations.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Must be able to work weekends. This is a five-day workweek schedule, Wednesday through Sunday.
• Uphold CTI values of Equity, Integrity, and Compassion.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

General knowledge of food preparation

Team player in fast-paced env

Reliable transportation

Background check fingerprinting

TB Risk Assessment

Immunizations (MMR)

Job description

The Cook at Community Teamwork in Lowell, MA prepares and distributes healthy meals for up to 52 individuals in shelter, including one breakfast and dinner daily for a 7-day kitchen operation. You will ensure safe food handling, accurate production, inventory control, and compliance, while supporting a collaborative kitchen environment.

This full-time role requires weekend work (Wed–Sun), ability to travel to off-site locations, and adherence to all food safety standards and program requirements.