Culinary Program Manager (South Boston)

About the Role: As the Culinary Program Manager, you'll be at the heart of our Club’s food program, serving dinner during the school year and breakfast and lunch during the summer. You'll develop creative, healthy menus, manage inventory and costs, and prepare snacks and catering for Club events. Your work will directly support our mission to promote healthy lifestyles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Launch and Energize: Build and lead our first internal food program, serving 225-250 meals daily during the school year and more in the summer.
• Menu Development: Create fresh, healthy meals that kids and teens will love while adhering to CACFP, SFSP, and ESE guidelines.
• Food Safety: Develop and monitor a comprehensive food safety and allergy plan.
• Compliance: Ensure all meals meet Department of Education and Board of Health regulations.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and review them weekly with your supervisor.
• Educational Integration: Incorporate cooking and nutrition education into the Club experience.
• Kitchen Management: Keep a spotless kitchen, manage orders, and maintain inventory.
• Teaching: Lead cooking and nutrition classes for our members.
• Supervision: Oversee and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Collaboration: Participate in meetings, evaluations, and media engagements as needed.
• Adaptability: Take on additional duties as assigned by your supervisor.

General Expectations:

• Healthy Behavior Modeling: Exemplify and teach the importance of an active, healthy lifestyle.
• Inclusive Environment: Create a welcoming space for youth of all abilities.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Safe Spaces: Ensure the Club remains free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

Why Join Us?

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Boston’s youth.
• Innovate: Be part of launching a new, exciting food program.
• Grow: Engage in continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate: Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Culinary certification/expertise preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation.
• ServSafe certification or the ability to become certified.
• Passion for healthy food and health-promotion.
• Strong communication skills and interest in youth health and culinary education.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience working with children.
• Organized, reliable, and flexible with Clubhouse hours.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Apply now to be part of a team that’s changing lives through healthy eating!

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1-3 years:

1-3 years of experience in a similar role working with youth & teens

Health & Wellness

For 30+ hour/week eligible employees

• Medical Coverage though Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• BGCB pays for up to 80% of the monthly premiums
• Dental Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
• BGCB pays for approximately 80% of the monthly premiums
• Vision Coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield 20/20 Blue Program
• Short Term Disability
• BGCB pays 100% of the benefit cost
• Long Term Disability
• BGCB pays 100% of the benefit cost
• Basic Life Insurance
• BGCB pays 100% of the benefit cost, benefit provides up to 2 times base salary; up to a maximum benefit of $250,000
• Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 100% paid by BGCB
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Confidential EAP program available to both full and part-time staff. Support, guidance, and resources available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No cost to BGCB employees.
• Paid time-off for preventative medical screening
• 4 hours for full-time employees; 2 hours for part-time employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (20+ hour/week Employees Eligible) administered by Benefit Strategies
• Pre-tax deductions for personal savings accounts for qualified expenses; medical and dependent care, and commuter expense deductions available
• Retirement & Savings
• 403(b) retirement savings plan through Fidelity Investments with agency contributions. All employees are eligible for pretax payroll deductions.
• Credit Union membership

Professional Development

• Professional Development Fund
• Fund available to both full and part-time employees to assist with the cost of training, conferences, and professional development opportunities related to role at BGCB
• Staff trainings by locations and Agency wide Professional Development Day
• BGCA.net membership

Paid Time Off

For 20+ hour/week eligible employees

• Vacation
• up to 15 days per year for full-time and part-time employees, prorated for the first year; vacation accrual increases with length of service
• Sick Leave
• up to 61 hours per year
• Personal Leave
• up to 1 paid personal day per year
• Paid holiday leave
• Up to 12 observed holidays per year
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• BGCB parental leave includes 2 weeks paid leave
• Family Medical Leave of Absence (FMLA)
• Job protection for serious illness of employee or family member; birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Bereavement Leave

Agency-Wide Staff Days

• September Staff Day
• Agency wide event in advance of the start of the program year
• Professional Development Day
• Concurrent workshop sessions with focus on professional skill and youth development skill training topics
• June Social
• All-staff event at the end of each program year

Other Benefits

• MBTA pass program pre-tax benefit
• Bi-weekly pay Direct Deposit
• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Travel Assistance Services
• Free and low cost tickets to arts, movies and sporting events
• Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program