The Kitchen Manager works closely with the Director of Elder Affairs and leads food-service volunteers and cleanup crews. The successful candidate will be comfortable preparing meals for groups of varying sizes, coordinating volunteers, managing multiple priorities, and creating a positive environment for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal planning, recipes, ingredients, food purchases, and preparation.
• Prepare and cook meals for groups ranging from approximately 5 to 100 guests.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of food, supplies, dishes, containers, and kitchen equipment.
• Schedule, train, and oversee volunteer cooks, food-service volunteers, and cleanup crews.
• Ensure compliance with Board of Health requirements and all applicable food-safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor meal cleanup and ensure dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas are properly cleaned.
• Track ServSafe certifications and coordinate required training for employees and volunteers.
• Work with the Director of Elder Affairs to oversee the food and kitchen budget.
• Coordinate routine equipment maintenance, deep cleaning, and kitchen upkeep.
• Coordinate outside vendors using the kitchen beyond regular dining operations.
• Foster a welcoming, organized, and collaborative kitchen environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working in a dining room or kitchen is required. Candidates must possess, or obtain within six months of employment, current CPR and ServSafe certifications. The position requires the ability to safely lift and carry food supplies and kitchen equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Commercial kitchen experience is preferred. Previous experience supervising, scheduling, or working with volunteers is a plus.

Schedule and Compensation

This is a non-union position scheduled for 32 hours per week and classified at Grade A1 ($28.61 - $34.19), with an expected starting rate of $28.61. The position reports to the Director of Elder Affairs. 

To apply, please submit your application through the Town of Cohasset’s employment portal:

Easy Apply: https://townofcohasset.easyapply.co/

The position will remain open until filled.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test, and all other background checks where required.

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at hr@cohassetma.gov.

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Reporting to the Tree and Park Supervisor, this position performs manual work related to the maintenance of town greenspace, including parks, fields, town property, and the cemetery. The Seasonal laborer must be able to work independently, follow established safety procedures, and assist other areas of the Department as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders, backhoes, sweepers, catch basin equipment, gang mowers, air compressors, jackhammers, rock drills, and similar equipment.
• Assist with recycling, transfer station, landfill, and baling operations.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Follow required safety procedures and report equipment concerns or maintenance needs.
• Perform manual labor related to public works construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Assist with grounds, highway, recycling, and other departmental operations as assigned.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and challenging environments.
• Provide support during emergency response operations when required.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Candidates must also possess:

• A valid DOT medical card
• Experience safely operating heavy vehicles and specialized equipment.
• The ability to follow technical instructions and established safety procedures.
• The physical ability to perform manual labor and lift or handle materials associated with the position.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

A valid Class D Driver’s License.

Schedule and Compensation

This is a temporary, seasonal position in the Department of Public Works. The anticipated schedule is up to 40 hours per week, depending on departmental needs. Some weekend, holiday, emergency, or after-hours work may be required.

The position will be compensated at PT-2, Step 4 ($18.89)

Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

Interested candidates should submit an application or résumé to the Town of Cohasset Human Resources Department. Click here to apply. The position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at hr@cohassetma.gov.

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check), pre-employment DOT physical inquisition, drug test & all other background checks where required.

Position: Regional Registered Sanitarian

Salary: $85,000 - $93,000 annually

Hours: 35 hours per week.

BACKGROUND:

The South Shore Public Health Collaborative seeks candidates for the Regional Registered Sanitarian role to work with towns of Cohasset, Hingham and Scituate. The South Shore Public Health Collaborative is a Shared Service Arrangement with the aim of improving the health and well-being of residents across the three towns. This position will be part of a collaborative response to provide a wide range of inspectional services to these communities. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding public health through education, regulation, inspection, and enforcement activities across a wide range of facilities and environmental conditions.

This role is subject to grant funding.

The Regional Health Inspector will carry out a variety of Environmental, Community, and Public Health program responsibilities. They will be responsible for the performance of technical and inspectional work to promote and protect the public health of our residents through the enforcement of federal, state and local public health laws and regulations as well as providing public health education.

This role is a hybrid opportunity, allowing for a flexible distribution of tasks across the office, field, and remote work, as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

•  Enforces state and local public health laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to food service establishments, housing, nuisances (air, odor, trash, noise, etc.), tanning, swimming pools, bathing beaches, recreational camps for children, lodging houses, group homes, tobacco retailers, body arts establishments, bodywork establishments, marijuana retailers, lead paint, keepers of animals, and private drinking water wells.
•  Inspects food service establishments and retail stores for compliance with state sanitary code; monitors food establishment test results. Conducts food establishment complaint and food borne illness investigations, contacts stateofficials, and consults with physicians and lawyers; submits required reports and final analysis to appropriate state and local departments or agencies. Performs comprehensive plan reviews for food establishments prior to opening, for renovations, or change of ownership.
• Performs plan reviews and inspections for all new construction and renovations of swimming pools.
•  Conducts housing inspections to ensure properties conform to state sanitary code. Inspects rental units and properties subject to public complaints as part of routine sanitary code enforcement.
•  Plans and conducts health and environmental investigations, including collecting recreational water samples for bacterial analysis. Initiates remedial and enforcement procedures as necessary.
• Prepares order letters seeking enforcement of violations. Prepares documents in support of public health hearings and department enforcement actions, hearings, legal actions as well as presentation of public health rationale for enforcement in court.
•  Attends trainings and maintains knowledge and expertise in relevant areas of public health, housing and environmental issues in order to maintain required licenses and certifications and changes in pertinent public health laws and regulations as well as enforcement practices.
•  Assists and participates in the organization and development of the department’s emergency preparedness programs and execution thereof; responsible for emergency response as needed.
•  Participates in public health programs in the community and completes miscellaneous duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

The Regional Health Inspector will receive supervision from the Cohasset Health Department. This position will not supervise any positions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health or related field; and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a recognized public health position, preferably with a local Health Department; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
•  A combination of education and employment experience may be substituted for minimum requirements at the discretion of the Board of Health and/or the appointing authority.
•  Registered Sanitarian (R.S.) or Environmental Health Technician (E.H.T.), in alignment with the Office of Local & Regional Health’s (OLRH) Workforce Standards.
• Completion of the Foundations for Local Public Health Practice course is required within 18 months of hire.
• Proficiency in the use of a computer and associated programs and software.
•  Valid driver’s license and personal transportation required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge of state environmental code, food service regulations, and all other laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to public health and sanitation.
• Soil Evaluator certification preferred.
• Communication skills, including but not limited to comfort speaking languages other than English, or using translation services to communicate with community members.
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter.
•  Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Skills: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking for most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting objects and carrying them. There may also be a need for the employee to stretch and reach to retrieve materials.

Motor Skills: Position requires minimal motor skills for activities such as operating a personal computer and/or most other office equipment, typing and/or word processing, filing, moving objects, sorting papers, or operating a motor vehicle.

Visual Skills: Position requires routine reading of documents and reports for understanding. The employee is required to determine color differences.

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Heavy Equipment Operator- Recycling Transfer Facility - full-time, 40 hours per week.

The Town of Cohasset is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator to join its team at the Recycling Transfer Facility. This position plays a key role in supporting daily solid waste and recycling operations through the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and general facility maintenance.

  
Position Overview:

The Heavy Equipment Operator performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in support of public works operations, with a primary focus on solid waste and recycling activities at the RTF. This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment, assisting with disposal and recycling processes, and performing routine maintenance and inspections on assigned equipment. The role also includes general labor duties as needed to support daily operations. This position reports directly to the RTF Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Operate heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loader, backhoe, sweeper, gang mower) in support of public works construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
•  Support solid waste operations, including recycling, landfill, and baling processes.
•  Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and safety checks on assigned equipment and vehicles.
•  Assist with a wide range of field operations, including duties typically performed by light equipment operators and laborers.
•  Complete manual labor tasks associated with equipment operation and general public works activities.
•  Maintain a safe work environment by following established safety procedures and performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A High School diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of two (2) years of advanced technical or vocational training and experience in the operation of heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid DOT medical card. Recycling and transfer facility employees must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Skilled experience in operating vehicles and equipment is required.

Preferred Qualifications: A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred for Recycling and transfer facility employees. Knowledge of departmental operations and safe and effective heavy equipment operation techniques and practices is also preferred. Recycling and transfer facility employees are preferred to hold 2B, 4E, and 4G hoisting engineer’s licenses.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a full-time, benefited position classified as Grade PW2-1, $29.38 per hour (with CDL) and Grade PW1-1, $26.72 per hour (without a CDL) with a 3% shift differential for weekend shifts. The Town of Cohasset offers a comprehensive benefits package

A collective bargaining unit represents this position and is 40 hours per week, with a possible rotating weekend schedule. 

To Apply Click: Here

To Learn More Click Here: HEO Job Description

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department athr@cohassetma.gov.

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check), pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test & all other background checks where required.

Heavy Equipment Operator- Recycling Transfer Facility - 19  hours per week.

The Town of Cohasset is seeking a qualified Heavy Equipment Operator to join its team at the Recycling Transfer Facility. This position plays a key role in supporting daily solid waste and recycling operations through the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment and general facility maintenance.

  
Position Overview:

The Heavy Equipment Operator performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties in support of public works operations, with a primary focus on solid waste and recycling activities at the RTF. This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment, assisting with disposal and recycling processes, and performing routine maintenance and inspections on assigned equipment. The role also includes general labor duties as needed to support daily operations. This position reports directly to the RTF Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Operate heavy equipment (e.g., front-end loader, backhoe, sweeper, gang mower) in support of public works construction, maintenance, and repair activities.
•  Support solid waste operations, including recycling, landfill, and baling processes.
•  Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and safety checks on assigned equipment and vehicles.
•  Assist with a wide range of field operations, including duties typically performed by light equipment operators and laborers.
•  Complete manual labor tasks associated with equipment operation and general public works activities.
•  Maintain a safe work environment by following established safety procedures and performing additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: A High School diploma or equivalent, plus a minimum of two (2) years of advanced technical or vocational training and experience in the operation of heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid DOT medical card. Recycling and transfer facility employees must have a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License. Skilled experience in operating vehicles and equipment is required.

Preferred Qualifications: A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License is preferred for Recycling and transfer facility employees. Knowledge of departmental operations and safe and effective heavy equipment operation techniques and practices is also preferred. Recycling and transfer facility employees are preferred to hold 2B, 4E, and 4G hoisting engineer’s licenses.

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a part-time position classified as Grade PW2-1, $29.38 per hour (with CDL) and Grade PW1-1, $26.72  per hour (without a CDL) with a 3% shift differential for weekend shifts. The Town of Cohasset offers a comprehensive benefits package

A collective bargaining unit represents this position and is 19 hours per week, with a possible rotating weekend schedule. 

To Apply Click: Here

To Learn More Click Here: HEO Job Description

The Town of Cohasset is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. The Town provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their positions. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department athr@cohassetma.gov.

The Town of Cohasset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a Criminal offense record inquiry ( CORI check), pre-employment DOT physical examination, drug test & all other background checks where required.