We’re CommonWealth Kitchen, an award-winning Boston-based nonprofit and social enterprise on a mission to stir up a more just, sustainable, and delicious food economy — one rooted in racial, social, and economic equity.
From our lively commercial kitchen space in Dorchester, to our co-manufacturing capabilities for emerging entrepreneurs, we bring bold ideas to life through four powerhouse programs:
Shared-Use Kitchen: Home to 50+ diverse food startups — from food trucks and caterers to bakers and custom product creators, — our kitchen has been the launchpad for culinary dreams for 15 years and counting!
Business Training & Support: We go beyond the kitchen with hands-on education, coaching, market access and technical support to help food entrepreneurs sharpen their skills and grow with confidence.
Market & Procurement Advocacy: We open doors and remove obstacles, helping our businesses grow sales and shifting the region’s food system toward local, sustainable, and equitable purchasing.
Small-Batch Co-Manufacturing: We help artisan food makers scale up their products and work with local farms to turn surplus and underutilized crops into delicious, value-added goods. CWK produces everything from soups, sauces, and condiments to farm-based value-added items (like pickles and pesto), as well as veggie burgers, cookies, and falafel — for both retail and food service settings.
At CWK, we’re all about hustle, heart, and community. If you’re passionate about food, equity, and building a better future, you’ll fit right in.
Position Overview
Position Title: Facilities Maintenance Member
Reports To: Director of Facilities
Location: On -site
Status: Part Time Non exempt
Compensation: $26 per hour
This is a temporary position running through the end of December.
Facilities Technicians are responsible for keeping CWK’s kitchens, storage, and common areas equipment & facility working and maintained properly according to manufacturer’s and CWK’s directions. Maintaining and repairing equipment is a critical foundation that supports the food safety and success of more than 50 member businesses and the growing contract manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on position for people who enjoy rolling up their sleeves and tackling the tough stuff. For motivated individuals, it’s also a chance to demonstrate work ethic, learn, and take on additional responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair equipment on-demand, as scheduled preventive maintenance and scheduled accordingly to limit disruptions to the business
- Work with contractors and ensure they follow all CWK policies and execute work as requested
- Maintain and upkeep the entire building and grounds in good, clean and organized condition
- Assist in answering doors, ensure any visitors are in compliance with visitor dress code and health/safety guidelines and escort to the CWK staff person or member they are visiting
- Monitor facility common areas (including loading docks, parking lot and dumpsters) proactively addressing any cleaning or other needs
- Assist with shipping and receiving in the absence of that individual
- Execute cleaning tasks, fill out and adhere to Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and SSOPs according to the assigned cleaning schedule
- Ensure supplies throughout the facility are well stocked and readily available; including soap, towels, paper, trach bags, sanitizer, etc.
- Maintain work areas in a clean and organized manner
- Assist other Facilities team members as needed with tasks or assistance
- Assist Shared Kitchen Members with how to properly and safely operate equipment and appliances as well as clean and sanitizer properly
- Assist CoManufacturing team as needed with equipment issues, production or training, as needed
- Other tasks as assigned at the discretion of the Director of Facility
Required Qualifications
- Ability to follow instructions and work well with others
- Able and willing to read manuals, seek advice from experts and research as needed to understand, operate and maintain all equipment
- Self-motivated, with a positive, can-do attitude and a problem-solving mindset
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and be able to spend up to 8 hours on feet daily
- Mechanical aptitude, experience with preventive maintenance and repairing commercial appliances
- This is a full time permanent position on 2nd shift, starting around 10 am, working Sunday through Thursday. Some flexibility with schedule possible for ideal candidate.
To Apply
Please submit a resume to info@commonwealthkitchen.org
More About CommonWealth Kitchen
CommonWealth Kitchen (CWK) is Boston’s only nonprofit food business incubator and contract manufacturing social enterprise. Our mission is to build a new food economy grounded in racial, social, and economic equity. We support 40–50 food businesses through shared kitchen space, technical assistance, and business support. Roughly 70% of these businesses are owned by women and/or people of color, collectively employing over 140 staff members. Since 2009, CWK has helped launch over 40 successful companies and created more than 450 jobs. In 2015, we launched our small-batch manufacturing social enterprise, helping our members grow sustainably while creating equitable employment opportunities.
CommonWealth Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer.
We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, especially those from communities historically underrepresented in the food industry. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US
