The Home at Walpole seeks a Temporary Kitchen Manager for their residential and school campus.

When you join The Home for Little Wanderers, you join a team of professionals dedicated to creating better, brighter futures for kids. 

For over 200 years, The Home for Little Wanderers has helped build stable lives and hopeful tomorrows for vulnerable children and their families. Our 25+ community-based and residential programs serve thousands of at-risk youths from birth to age 26. Many of these children have experienced abuse, neglect, trauma, or a disrupted family life. As the oldest child welfare agency in America, we provide them with safe surroundings, permanent loving relationships, and a secure path toward a better, brighter future. To learn more about the incredible impact our employees have on the lives of children and families, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXedSArtYbg 

How You'll Be Making a Difference

The Temp Kitchen Manager position has the following responsibilities:

• • Cooks and prepares healthy, well-balanced meals according to USDA/DESE Food Programs and HFLW menus.
  • Responsible for the overall management of food services on-site, including vendor ordering, stocking and stock rotation.
  • Receives and stores all food in compliance with food safety standards.
  • Maintains a clean and organized kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 – 3 years working in a large cooking/kitchen environment preferred.
• ServSafe certification and Food Allergy Training required.
• Skilled cook with ability to follow USDA recipes and prepare meals from a cycle menu.
• Prior experience working in a residential/institutional kitchen preferred.

Pay Range Positioning Summary

 The pay range listed represents the company’s good faith estimate of the salary or wage range for this position at the time of posting, as required under applicable law. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, skills, and internal equity relative to other employees in similar roles. Candidates with less directly related experience may be placed toward the lower end of the range, while those with extensive or specialized experience may be placed toward the higher end. Market conditions and budget considerations may also influence final pay decisions.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.