8 Hour Per Day Nutrition Services Coordinator - Location to be determined
Bethel School District 52 Nutrition Services - Eugene, Oregon Open in Google Maps
Job Details
Job ID: 5959201
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Job Description
Bethel School District is seeking qualified applicants for an 8 hour per day Kitchen Coordinator for the Nutrition Services program.
Bethel Schools are committed to creating safe, caring, mutually respectful environments where all students are honored and valued for their diverse cultural backgrounds, strengths and abilities in every instructional practice and school activity to support academic achievement and student success.
Job Summary
The Nutrition Services Coordinator coordinates daily kitchen operations for the Bethel School District by organizing workflow, coordinating Nutrition Services Workers' daily activities, and participating in meal preparation and service. The position maintains required records and supports compliance with USDA, Oregon Department of Education, District, and Nutrition Services policies, procedures, and food safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates daily kitchen operations and workflow to ensure efficient meal production and service
- Organizes daily work activities and works alongside the Nutrition Services Worker to support efficient kitchen operations
- Fosters a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen culture by modeling professionalism, teamwork, accountability, and excellent customer service.
- Provides guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training in department procedures and established work practices.
- Prepares and serves meals that meet USDA, Oregon Department of Education, District, and Nutrition Services requirements for quality, food safety, compliance, and presentation.
- Monitors meal service to ensure food quality, portion control, customer service, and efficient operations.
- Orders food and supplies, maintains inventory, rotates stock, and minimizes waste.
- Receives deliveries and verifies products received.
- Maintains production records, inventory records, meal counts, temperature logs, and other required documentation.
- Ensures kitchen facilities, equipment, storage, and serving areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
- Implements District, Nutrition Services, USDA, and Oregon Department of Education policies, procedures, and operational standards.
- Communicates operational concerns, workflow needs, and training opportunities to the Nutrition Services Director.
- Supports and models positive teamwork and effective communication within the kitchen.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of commercial kitchen operations, food preparation, and kitchen equipment.
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, allergen management, HACCP principles, and safe food handling practices.
- Knowledge of USDA and Oregon Department of Education nutrition program requirements.
- Ability to coordinate daily workflow and organize work priorities.
- Ability to provide guidance, coaching, and support using positive communication and collaboration.
- Ability to use sound judgment, work effectively under pressure, and adapt to changing priorities
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare required reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, supervisors, and vendors.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when working with sensitive information, records, personnel matters, student information, and District operations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and District policies.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain regular, reliable attendance and report to work consistently and punctually to fulfill the essential functions of the position.
- Basic computer knowledge.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of experience equivalent to a Nutrition Services Worker involving meal preparation and kitchen operations.
- Any satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge,