Kitchen Coordinator - Council on Aging Charlton (19 hours per week) Mon - Thurs

The Charlton Senior Center is looking for a Kitchen coordinator to join their team. The Kitchen coordinator would help prepare and serve meals to the senior population. The position is 19 hours per week.  Hours would between 8:30am - 1:30pm Monday - Thursday.

Duties include:

* Prepares and serves meals daily for individuals at the Senior Center. Meals are generally provided by an outside vendor. 

* Sets up dining area, cleans kitchen and dining area, wash dishes, tables, sweep floors and general area to include emptying trash.

* Ensures that meals are prepared in compliance with recognized food safety standards and Board of Health guidelines. 

* Works closely with volunteers who help in the kitchen and ensures they are using proper protocols for sanitation.

* Ensures that meals are prepared in adherence to recognized food safety standards and Board of Health guidelines.

* Conducts daily and weekly cleanup schedule of food preparation areas as well as other areas utilized.

*  Assists with taking inventory of supplies, places orders and stores food supplies in appropriate manner.

 * Inventories supplies, places orders and stores food supplies in appropriate manner.

 * Prepares and maintains daily record of those in attendance for meals.

 * Orders and picks up cakes and supplies at approved stores, as needed.

Job Environment:

Most work is performed in a traditional kitchen setting where there is exposure to potential hazards and discomforts found in a kitchen environment.

Operates various kinds of kitchen equipment, and general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, and telephone.

Has frequent contact with volunteers, seniors, vendors, and other staff members.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent; One to two years of experience working with seniors in a nutritional or food service program required; experience in a high-volume institutional food preparation desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have Serve Safe Certification or be certifiable. 

Starting Hiring Range:  $19.22 - $21.21 depending on qualifications and experience.

Full Salary Range:  $19.22/hr - $24.00/hr

Internal/External Applicants: To apply for the position and to view a full job description, please go to https://www.townofcharlton.net/472/Employment-Opportunities. The deadline to apply is March 11, 2026. The position will remain open until it is filled.  The Town of charlton is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.