Food Services Coordinator

Mission Statement

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of anti-racism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices.

Job Description

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.

Minimum 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.

Additional Information

• City of Boston residency is required; Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Dorchester, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway-Kenmore, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mid-Dorchester, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, Roxbury, South Boston, South End, West End, West Roxbury, Wharf district.
• A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for.
• Certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties.
• Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may be Grant Funded.
• The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply.
• Certain positions at the BPHC may require Child Protective Service Background verification.
• The advertised shift and schedule are subject to change at the department's discretion.

Shift

Sunday-Thursday 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Grant Funding Information

This position is not dependent on grants / external funding sources.

Pay Range

$1,060.89 - $1,216.16 / wk