Location: Gloucester

Schedule 25 hours per week/52 weeks per year

Make a Lasting Impact—Join the Pathways Team!

About the Role:

Do you enjoy preparing wholesome meals? Do you thrive in a collaborative work environment? At Pathways we nurture young children and support families impacted by economic and social inequity through programs that educate, enrich, empower and motivate.

We are looking to hire a Food Services Assistant that will support our Gloucester location. The Food Services Assistant serves as a member of a team in a highly scheduled kitchen operation. Prepares and organizes meals for children ages 0 – 12 years in a school setting per USDA and CACFP guidelines. Ensures a safe and clean kitchen area per food establishment laws and guidelines.

We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue in each program and within our corporate office and embrace the core values - ** respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity**. We work hard to provide a safe and respectful environment for our employees, children and families

Rate: 20.75-21.20 per hour

About the Role:

• Accepts food orders and ensures meals meet the delivery standards set forth by Pathways. Stores and serves food in accordance with ServSafe and other health and safety requirements
• Ensures food safety practices are being followed in all areas
• Ensures meal substitutions are accurately labeled and ready to be served
• Monitors provision of special diets for children, with documented food allergies or other special nutritional diets
• Assist with daily cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing counters and all surfaces and utensils
• Rotates inventory to ensure food remains fresh and ready to serve
• Provide back-up coverage for team members during planned vacations and unexpected leave or sick days.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• Should have ServSafe certification upon hire or must obtain certification within 30 days of hire.
• Have completed and passed Allergen Awareness or completed and passed Allergen Awareness testing within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in Food Service industry highly preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition standards and allergy risks.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication.
• Proficient Basic computer skills are required, including use of email and internet
• Must have a valid MA drivers license and reliable access to a vehicle
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role
• Must comply with all state and federal requirements
• Must complete and satisfy background check protocols
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and proof of vaccinations
• Maintain annual training requirements

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Internal growth! We often hire from within to help our employees reach their greatest potential

On-going training and Professional Development provided free of charge

Retirement Plans such as 401 (K) and ROTH – with employer match upon meeting eligibility and vesting requirements

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.