Cook - Weymouth Winter Shelter

Posted Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The cook is responsible for all aspects of the kitchen, including cleanliness and sanitization, food preparation and serving, and adhering to the policies and procedures of the program, specifically those related to the kitchen, to help maintain a safe environment for the shelter guests. The cook contributes to Bay Cove’s mission by providing nutritious meals and promoting an environment in which guests feel safe and supported as they work towards their personal goals.

This is a non-exempt position.

Monday-Friday, 10a-6p, 40 hours per week

• Adhere to all sanitation regulations governing handling and serving of food and overall cleanliness of the kitchen in accordance with the Board of Health. Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Manage all food related issues, including, but not limited to maintaining inventory, purchasing, donations, and volunteers.
• Prepare and cook food.
• Serve meals according to shelter schedule and adhere to planned recipes and menus.
• Carry out kitchen cleaning assignments according to schedule and specific tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work area. Ensure thorough completion of work assignments and cleanliness of kitchen.
• Use kitchen equipment and knives for food preparation appropriately and safely.
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with shelter guests and support adherence to shelter rules and regulations.
• Ensure that prepared foods are properly maintained and stored in the kitchen.
• Ensure that juices are chilled and available to guests on a daily basis for breakfast.
• Ensure that bread is defrosted and available to guests on a daily basis.
• Prepare and supervise evening snacks for program guests.
• Ensure that proper kitchen procedures are followed at all times, including: pre-heating of ovens, use of overhead exhaust fans and sanitizing of pans and utensils.
• Ensure that meals are serviced at the proper temperature.
• Ensure that dining room tables are properly set and all condiments are set out fifteen minutes prior to meals being served.
• Ensure that left over foods are properly re-packaged and stored in refrigerators located in the kitchen.
• Ensure that desserts are prepared and properly serviced at the evening meal.
• Ensure that all appliances are shut-down after meals have been served and that the kitchen is secured, including proper cleaning and storing of pots, pans and utensils.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have experience with food preparation and operating a commercial kitchen.
• Knowledge of modality-specific issues such as homelessness, substance use and mental health.
• Must be knowledgeable with the Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Record (Title 42
  
  CFR-Part
  2)
• Basic proficiency in word processing and other computer functions using Windows, Word, and Google Email and Apps.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Serve-Safe certification, CPR/First Aid certification and complete any required trainings.
• Individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.