Program Cook and Delivery Lead

Nov 24, 2025 | Employment-Full Time

Program Cook and Delivery Lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Trained and experienced in cooking for groups of young children.
  • Ability to relate well to children and staff.
  • Reliable and dependable.
  • Meet required health standards; physical exams and produce negative Mantoux test.
  • Food Protection Manager Certificate (ServSafe) as required by the Massachusetts Food Establishment Regulations.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, bending, kneeling and standing for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a Background Record Check.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

  • Assumes responsibility of the kitchen and operations in the absence of Lead Cook.
  • Plans and arranges all necessary components to prepare and serve fresh quality food in a timely manner to meet requirements of service with the Lead Cook.
  • Cooperates with Lead Cook in the kitchen to meet food accommodations while complying with Child Meal Patterns.
  • Cooperates with Lead Cook to maintain food safety procedures while cooking, holding, serving and storing food at proper temperatures.
  • Maintains proper health standards of all applicable State and local laws and regulations. This includes but not limited to washing and sanitizing dishes, work stations and kitchen equipment.
  • Maintains kitchen records as required
  • Assists Lead Cook in receiving food delivery. Using the FIFO method while storing food product.
  • Carries out other duties designated by Lead Cook/Center Director and/or Nutrition Outreach Coordinator.
  • Attends all required trainings.
  • Communicates with Lead Cook and other designated individuals’ pertinent information with regard to changes.
  • Maintains a sound, positive working relationship with parents, staff and other individuals in the center
  • Packages meals for delivery to other Square One programs/locations
  • Delivers meals to other Square One programs/locations
  • Performs other duties designated by Center Director and/or Nutrition Coordinator
  • Reports any problems or concerns immediately to Center Director and Nutrition Coordinator

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

To the Nutrition Coordinator

Job Type: Full-time 30 hours

Pay: $17.10 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work. (Required)

LOCATION: 255 King Street, Springfield, MA 01109 – (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 Mary Sobran by E-mail: msobran@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.