Cook (Part-Time)

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids.

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg

Harrington House seeks a Cook (Part-Time) for their residential campus. Harrington House is a group home designed to provide a safe and supportive living environment for youth who are transitioning to a less restrictive setting. While providing a structured, home-like environment, youth can engage with the community through school attendance, sports, and other extracurricular activities. The program is located in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. The Part-Time Cook position has the following responsibilities:

• Cooks and prepares meals as required.

• Responsible for stocking and stock rotation.

• Receives and stores all food in compliance with food safety standards.

• Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• 2 - 3 years working in a large cooking/kitchen environment preferred.

• ServSafe certification and Food Allergy Training required.

• Skilled cook with ability to follow USDA recipes and prepare meals from a cycle menu.

• Prior experience working in a residential/institutional kitchen preferred.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.