Kitchen Supervisor & Lead Cook

Oct 2, 2026 | Employment-Full Time

Kitchen Supervisor & Lead Cook

Square One is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor. The Kitchen Supervisor serves as Lead Cook, the direct supervisor to kitchen staff, operations support, and primary delivery driver for early childhood programs. This role ensures that infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children receive safe, nutritious meals in compliance with CACFP, Massachusetts health regulations, and EEC requirements while supporting daily multi-site kitchen operations.

What You’ll Do

  • Serve as Lead Cook managing daily kitchen operations.
  • Prepare nutritious, developmentally appropriate meals.
  • Ensure compliance with CACFP and safety standards.
  • Supervise and support kitchen staff.
  • Manage food allergies and accommodations.
  • Serve as primary driver delivering meals to sites.
  • Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and documentation.
  • Support multi-site coordination and operations.
  • Communicate with leadership and resolve operational issues.
  • Attend trainings and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Experience in food service and cooking for young children in group care settings.
  • Ability to function as Lead Cook and oversee kitchen operations.
  • Knowledge of CACFP/USDA meal requirements for children.
  • Knowledge of Massachusetts EEC and health regulations would be highly desirable.
  • ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain).
  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license with clean record; ability to deliver meals.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
  • Must meet health and background check requirements.

Reports To: Nutrition Coordinator/Program Leadership

Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Internal Applicants: If you are applying for a position internally, you must make sure you inform your immediate Supervisor or Director of your intent. Failure to comply with this process may result in the loss of internal candidate status. Please contact Anna Sacco by phone at (413) 858-3117; or E-mail: asacco@sdn.org. All internal applicants must apply by contacting the Human Resource Dept. within (10) ten working days of the date of the actual posting.

External Applicants: Please apply in person or by mailing in your resume and cover letter to Square One, 186 William Street, Springfield, MA 01105. You may e-mail your resume or cover letter to Squareonejobs@sdn.org

Square One is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Employer.