Head Cook

Job overview

Head Cook is an onsite, full-time role in Charlestown, MA, paying $20–$24 per hour. The position supports the Kennedy Center’s Head Start, extended-day, toddler, preschool, and school-age child care services. The role prepares and plans nutritious, culturally appropriate meals, manages food and supply orders, and supervises kitchen staff. It contributes to children’s nutrition and program compliance by maintaining dietary records, food temperatures, certifications, and inspection documentation.

What you'll do

• Cook daily meals and order food and supplies
• document dietary modifications, menus, and food temperatures
• ensure kitchen certifications and inspections are completed and documented
• plan and implement meals with the ABCD dietitian
• coordinate with Nutrition and Health staff
• maintain ServSafe and Allergen Awareness certifications
• supervise kitchen staff
• attend required professional development training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

head cook

charlestown ma

kennedy center

child nutrition

head start

child care services

meal preparation

kitchen supervision

servsafe

allergen awareness

$20-$24/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

ServSafe and Allergen Awareness certifications are required; a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a licensed early childhood education program are required. Spanish is preferred.

About the employer

Kennedy Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.