Assists in daily running of high-volume institutional kitchen and all off site locations and the preparation and cooking of 1800+ meals per day.
Responsible for weekly inventory control and ordering of supplies.
Responsible for scheduling of all staff.
Assists in preparing meal.
Provides supervision and training to assigned staff, including Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.
Provides on the job training and supervision to kitchen client workers.
Prepares weekly time sheets and employment paperwork.
Responsible for on going progress reports and evaluations of all participants.
Ensures and oversees proper sanitation practices in food preparation ad cooking, as well as prep areas.
Responsible for proper food rotation, labeling and dating of food, where appropriate.
Responsible for scheduling maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
Collaborates with job placement staff to ensure job readiness of participants.
Works in multi-disciplinary team approach with case managers, cooks and other social services and health services departments of the shelter to enhance individualized training for participants.
Assists volunteer food groups with food preparation and service as needed.
Attends bi-weekly kitchen staff meetings and weekly food production meetings.
Flexible scheduling required due to operational needs.
Occasional driving needed.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
A.D. or BA/BS in Culinary Arts, Restaurant and / or Food Service preferred.
Five (5) years progressive experience in production kitchen required
Requires working on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days, as well as other holidays when schedule requires.
Must possess and maintain all required certifications and trainings.
Servsafe certificate required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Valid MA drivers license with good driving record preferred. Strong written and verbal skills required.
Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.
As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.
We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.
What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.
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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.
