Overview

Position Summary:

Responsible for the safe preparation and service of meals on a daily basis. Assists the Kitchen Manager/Culinary Director and/or Executive Assistant in all kitchen related assignments. 

 

Our Mission: The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is to help young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders. We do this by providing: a safe haven filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adults, and life-enhancing programs.

 

Our Values:  

  • Youth First – We keep children and teens at the forefront of every action and decision to elevate members’ voices.
  • Integrity – We conduct ourselves with honesty and transparency and strive to do the right thing, every day, and every time.
  • Community – We foster an inclusive culture by celebrating diversity and respecting the inherent dignity and worth of everyone.
  • Equity – We commit to providing opportunities to create just outcomes that honor the needs, experiences, and values of our community, especially those with marginalized identities.
  • Innovation – We apply a forward-thinking approach that encourages teamwork, adaptability, strategy, intention, and creativity to address today’s challenges and build positive futures for all members.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve food to 6-18 year old club members as part of afterschool meals program.
  • Ensure compliance with the Department of Education and Board of Health regulations.
  • Maintain and report on number of members served daily and the numbers of meals distributed. 
  • Report all incidents immediately to the supervisor.
  • Assists in the supervision of members participating in programs and services within the kitchen. 
  • Secure and maintain materials, equipment and other resources belonging to the kitchen area.
  • Maintains a safe and clean kitchen/cafeteria area.
  • Participate in Culinary team meetings, when possible. 
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Assessing our impact is critical to our work. All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.

 

General BGCB Expectations:

  • Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
  • Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
  • Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
  • Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

 

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Work Demand           :

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation required.
  • ServSafe certified or ability to become certified in food safety preferred.
  • Must be or become CPR / FA certified.
  • Experience working with children.
  • Organized and reliable.
  • Flexibility to work clubhouse hours especially as seasons and service needs change.
  • Valid driver’s license required.

Job Type: Part Time

Schedule: M-F 3pm to 8 pm