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Community Servings Job OpportunityCommunity Servings' mission is to actively engage the community to provide medically tailored, nutritious, scratch-made meals and medically tailored groceries to chronically and critically ill individuals and their families. In addition, we are committed to prioritizing racial and economic justice and health equity in all our programs and business practices.We are a dynamic and fast-growing agency at the forefront of the "Food is Medicine" field, providing over 1M medically tailored meals annually to clients and their families experiencing illness and food insecurity in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. In addition, our work strongly focuses on supporting the regional local food system, delivering high-quality nutrition education to the community, and hosting an on-site food-service workforce development program. Over the past 35 years, the agency has provided 15M+ free, scratch-made meals.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Prepare ingredients for recipes.Execute recipes for entrées, soups, salads, bakery, sides and supplemental nutrition items.Engage with and direct volunteers in a task.Actively communicate progress and needs to supervisor and team members.Take responsibility for assigned tasks and ensure timely completion.Maintain organization and cleanliness of equipment and work and storage areas.Champion teamwork through words and actions and seek ways to support teammates.Other tasks as assigned.QualificationsProper product storage/labeling/rotationIngredient identification and processing knowledgeRTE food handling practicesRaw ingredient handling practicesProper knife handling skillsKnowledge of commercial kitchen equipment use and cleaning.Daily maintenance of work and storage areasMonitor temperatures and timing of prepared foods.Able to understand menu and recipes.Able to work independently and in teams.Able to work in the dish room as needed.Education/ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent preferred.Culinary training or coursework in food preparation, nutrition, or a related field is a plus.One to three years of experience in a commercial kitchen, institutional food service, restaurant, healthcare, or nonprofit food production environment preferred.ServSafe Food Handler certification preferred or must be obtained within a specified period after hire.BenefitsWe offer a complete benefits program including:Medical and Vision InsuranceLife-, Short- and Long-Term Disability InsurancePaid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time, and Personal Time offFlexible Spending account (Medical and Daycare)Tuition reimbursement403(b) Retirement PlanFree Dental InsuranceFree daily community lunchFree parkingWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to cold, hot, wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires an individual to have the ability to lift to a maximum of 50 lbs. and includes bending and standing for long periods of time. The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job: kitchen equipment (i.e., oven, kettle, skillet, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef knives).