Enterprise Kitchen Associate

Lowell, MA

Part Time

Entry Level

Job Title: Enterprise Kitchen Associate

Reports to: Director of Culinary Enterprises

Type: Part-Time

Category: Culinary

Background on UTEC, Inc.

UTEC’s promise is to ignite and nurture the ambition of our most disengaged youth to trade violence and poverty for social and economic success. UTEC’s outcomes-focused model begins with intensive street outreach, reaching proven high-risk youth where they’re at. UTEC engages youth in workforce development and educational programs and provides mental health services and intensive case management. Social justice and civic engagement are embedded in all programming. For more info, please visit www.utecinc.org.

UTEC is committed to its vision for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which pledges to honor the lived experiences and expertise of individuals; create community and celebration of cultures; challenge all forms of oppression; and embody a culture that leans into discomfort and recognizes it as a growth opportunity. UTEC is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practice, the health, mental health, and overall well-being of young adults and staff and to creating an environment that supports work-life balance and the individual and professional growth of all.

Job Summary

UTEC's Enterprise Kitchen Associate supports UTEC's Culinary Social Enterprises with the delivery of
internal young adult meals and early education meals, and supports the catering department with prep
and kitchen work. They will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and organization of a
commercial kitchen, and observing proper food safety and food handling procedures at all times.

Duties/Responsibilities

Daily meal preparation for up-to 50 individuals
Observing proper food safety procedures including: product rotation and organization, safe food
handling practices, and food-safe cleaning procedures.
Willing to serve and support, including working alongside, young adults age 17-25 with lived
experience
Take inventory and maintain product par levels
Schedule flexibility, with ability to work a primarily Monday-Friday first shift schedule; ability to
work occasional evenings or weekends will be favorably considered
Prep and delivery of meals daily
Cleaning surfaces, equipment and washing dishes during each shift
Observing proper food handling procedures at all times
Product rotation, inventory par management
Positive attitude, willingness to share space with other staff and young adults
with lived experience

Required Skills/Abilities

Ability to prep and cook meals to scale
Ability to be a team player, take guiding and coaching, and work independently
Ability to observe proper food handling procedures at all times
Ability to maintain cleanliness of a commercial kitchen before, during and after
every shift

Education and Experience

Prior restaurant or commercial cooking experience required
ServSafe Food Handler certification required **can be obtained through UTEC**
Allergen Awareness Certification required **can be obtained through UTEC**
ServSafeManager certification strongly preferred

Physical Requirements

Work standing for extended periods
Some bending, stooping, and/or squatting
Possible exposure to different temperatures and humidity levels
Exposure to food allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, wheat, eggs, milk)
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull weights of up to 60 pounds

This is a part time role of 30 hours per week, with a pay rate of $21 per hour.

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