GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS

• Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
• Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate. BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
• Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB. The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
• Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• At least one year of experience in food service, meal preparation, kitchen operations, or a similar setting.
• ServSafe certified or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to obtain certification upon hire. Experience and desire to work with children and teens. Organized, reliable, and able to maintain accurate records and follow established procedures. Strong communication skills and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Ability to follow allergen precautions and support dietary recommendations.
• Flexibility to work clubhouse hours, including afternoon and evening hours during the school year and morning or early afternoon hours during the summer.

Preferred

• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience preparing food for CACFP, SFSP,NSLP, or other federal meal programs.
• Experience maintaining meal counts, temperature logs, production records, or inventory records.

TRAVEL

Travel between BGCB sites and to activities as needed.

START DATE

September 2026 (desired start date yet position open until filled)

LOCATION

South Boston, MA (Edgerley Family South Boston Club)

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary - $‎19.00/hour - $‎23.00/hour - commensurate with experience; along with competitive benefits (https://www.bgcb.org/about-us/careers/) and a great work environment

TO APPLY

Please complete an online application at https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/ (https://www.bgcb.org/aboutu/careers/). Both a cover letter and resume are required to complete your application. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Candidates will be reviewed on an on-going basis. Please upload/attach your resume to your applicant profile as well as your cover letter.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health choices, marital status, age, pregnancy, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status recognized by federal, state or local law with respect to employment opportunities. Please visit our website at https://www.bgcb.org (https://www.bgcb.org)

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston is a 501(c)3 whose mission is to help young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders.

Headquarters

South Boston, MA 02127

Open jobs

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Website

bgcb.org