Established in 1974 as the Colonel Daniel Marr Boys and Girls Club, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is dedicated to making a positive impact on the youth and their families in our community. Inside our three clubhouses we are a place for Dorchester’s young people to learn, explore talents, play and make friends. Today, as always, our members between ages five and 18 have access to 200+ activities for just $5 a year.

Our Mission
To inspire and enable all young people, from diverse circumstances, to realize their full potential by providing opportunities for personal growth to become contributing, caring and responsible members of the community.

Our Boys & Girls Clubs Provide
A safe place to learn and grow.
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals.
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences.
Hope and opportunity.

Under the direction of the Food Services & Nutrition Director, the Food Prep Cook is responsible for assisting in all daily food and kitchen operations of the Food meal programs.  This includes daily preparation, production and service of high quality meals.

 KEY ROLES (ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Support preparation and implementation of menu cycle at minimal cost and maximum efficiency.
• Complete necessary preparation of food by following proper sanitation, safety guidelines, regulations and standards.
• Minimize waste and promote a cost effective program.
• Receive and inventory weekly deliveries, insuring that all products are fresh and received under sanitary conditions.
• Rotate, label and stock inventory as needed.
• Maintain a sanitary and safe kitchen at all times as outlined by Board of Health; includes: washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, removing trash etc.
• Keep daily temperature recordings of stored and prepared foods.
• Record daily number of meals served and delivered.
• Participate in meetings regarding food program as needed.
• Report any incidents to Director.
• Set up and break down food service area.
• Serve meals to members in a warm and friendly manner.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Proven experience as a prep cook
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation required.
• ServSafe certified or ability to become certified in food safety required.
• Must be or become CPR/First Aid certified.
• Experience working with children.
• Must be organized and reliable.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours, especially as seasons and service needs change.
• Must have demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Must be able to satisfy the CORI/SORI and National Criminal Background Check requirements.