Youth-Focused Kitchen Assistant

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston; Chelsea (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for the Chelsea, MA club to assist in safe, timely meal preparation and service for youth members aged 6-18. The role supports the Culinary Program Manager and adheres to USDA and local health regulations.

The position emphasizes following menus, portion sizes, allergen precautions, accurate recordkeeping, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment while supporting Club events and nutrition activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• At least one year of experience in food service, meal preparation, kitchen operations, or a similar setting.
• ServSafe certified or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain certification upon hire. Experience and desire to work with children and teens.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and snacks to Club members ages 6-18 as part of BGCB’s programs.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and diet accommodation procedures.
• Maintain daily meal counts, temperature logs, and production records; report concerns to supervisor.
• Assist in supervising members in kitchen, cafeteria, or culinary activities and secure kitchen resources.
• Collaborate with culinary staff and attend meetings and trainings as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Sanitation practices

Recordkeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for the Chelsea, MA club to assist in safe, timely meal preparation and service for youth members aged 6-18. The role supports the Culinary Program Manager and adheres to USDA and local health regulations.

The position emphasizes following menus, portion sizes, allergen precautions, accurate recordkeeping, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment while supporting Club events and nutrition activities.