Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

Pay Range $19.66 $20.24 per hour

Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization located in Lowell MA. We employ over 600 employees and are a catalyst for social change. We leverage our programs, our partnerships, and our collective voice to foster equity, compassion, and community engagement by creating housing, education, and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for assisting in all food preparation and supporting kitchen operations within CTI's Child and Family Services Division.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of snacks and meals for centers, satellite sites and meetings as needed including dietary modifications.
• Set up, deliver, pick up and break down of meal carts.
• Maintain all necessary CACFP (Child Adult Care Food Program) logs
• Pack food and supplies for satellite sites as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas including prep tables, storage spaces, refrigerators and stoves, and trash removal in accordance with sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans and run dish machine.
• Assist with inventory, including receiving inventory, stocking of shelves, dating and labeling.
• Support with unloading of delivery truck
• Maintain strict food safety and personal hygiene standards.
• Attend regular food service meetings and mandatory food service trainings.
• Follow compliance regulations for local state and federal CACFP.
• Uphold the values of CTI Equity, Integrity, Compassion.

The duties listed above are representative of the work performed. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of food preparation and nutrition.
• Ability to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Recent Physical and MMR immunity
• Ability to pass CORI and background check which includes fingerprinting

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-year previous experience in food service operations.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish, English/Khmer English/Portuguese)

At Community Teamwork, our employees enjoy access to comprehensive benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. We offer:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, 12 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Career Advancement and Professional Development Opportunities
• 5% employer contribution to your 401(k) retirement account after 6 months of employment
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action offering a chance to help make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
• The stated salary range represents the Agency's good-faith estimate of the compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range will be based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.