Food Services/Cook

RFK Community Alliance

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Lancaster, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role supports daily culinary operations by managing vendor deliveries, preparing scratch and speed-scratch menu items, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. It involves coordinating food provisions for residential dinners, lunches, and special campus events.

Qualifications

You have 1-2 years of experience in a food service or culinary environment and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record. A High School Diploma is required, and ServSafe certifications are a plus.

Must Have Skills for ATS

FIFO

ServSafe Food Handler

Allergen Awareness

Job Description

Food Services/Cook   Salary Range: $21.50 - $23/hr.   We are seeking a dependable and team-oriented Food Services/Cook to support daily culinary and dining operations. This position combines responsibilities in receiving, food preparation, and dishwashing to help ensure smooth kitchen operations and high-quality food service across campus programs and events.   Key Responsibilities: Receiver
  • Manage vendor and campus deliveries in a timely and organized manner
  • Properly store and rotate food items using the First In, First Out (FIFO) system
  • Label and date products to maintain food quality and safety standards
  • Inspect deliveries for quality, accuracy, and completeness
  • Monitor inventory levels in storage and supply areas and communicate shortages or low stock to managers and vendors
  • Coordinate and complete deliveries for:
    • Residential dinners
    • Daily Barn lunches
    • Weekly Child Development Center meals
    • Weekend culinary provisions
    • Catering events and pop-up requests
  • Complete required training and participate in monthly food procurement visits to the Worcester County Food Bank
Prep Cook
  • Assist with preparation of scratch and speed-scratch menu items
  • Support residential weekend menus, catering functions, and special campus events
  • Serve as a backup cook for team members as needed
Dishwasher
  • Scrape, rinse, wash, sanitize, and properly store kitchenware, pots, and pans
  • Prepare and document sanitizer concentrations and temperatures
  • Empty and clean trash receptacles and remove trash to dumpster at end of shift
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen and dishwashing areas
Qualifications:
  • 1-2 years of experience working in a food service or culinary environment preferred
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required
  • High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
  • ServSafe Food Handler and/or Allergen Awareness certifications are a plus
Schedule:
  • Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Who We Are 
RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency, we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages, from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve, their families, schools, and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength, determination, and resilience. 
 
How We Promote Equity, Cultivate Leaders, and Grow Together 
At RFK Community Alliance, we’re dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesn’t happen by accident, it’s by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why we’re committed to honoring, celebrating, and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team, in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value, respect, and support all types of diversity across all identities including, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, gender, LGBTQIA, age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community we’re creating here at RFK Community Alliance, and we’re here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. 
 
Why You’ll Love Us 
In addition to being a part of a supportive team, we offer amazing employee benefits, including: 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance 
  • Vision Insurance 
  • Generous paid time off 
  • Holiday Pay 
  • Educational Assistance 
  • Employer paid life insurance 
  • Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability 
  • Retirement Plan with generous employer match 
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program  
 
To apply for this position please click on → Food Services/CookRFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. EOE/AA    
 

RFK Community Alliance

Perkins and Robert F. Kennedy Children’s Action Corps are now RFK Community Alliance! Our mission is to promote meaningful and sustained well-being for children, youth, and adults facing educational, developmental, mental health, and other challenges.
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