Assistant Kitchen Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Western Territory is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Coordinator to supervise the cleanliness, safety, and operation of the kitchen and equipment, coordinate with shelter staff, and oversee meal preparation. This role also schedules kitchen staff, orders food and supplies, and contributes to monthly menus.

The candidate will develop monthly menus, report statistics for contracts or grants, and ensure compliance with PPE and COVID-19 protocols within the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic cooking, preparation and serving nutritious meals to shelter clients.

Responsibilities

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings if needed.
• Review all kitchen equipment daily for cleanliness and condition; maintain equipment and report problems.
• Help to prepare the emergency canteen for food services in the county.
• Coordinate with other departments to pick up donations from Food Bank or donors.
• Supervise, train, and assist kitchen employees in their duties.
• Establish scheduled maintenance programs for kitchen equipment with Corps Officers approval.
• Report safety and security deficiencies to Kitchen Manager and Corps Officers.
• Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff and their duties.
• Adhere to Shelter PPE policies and COVID-19 protocols for kitchen staff and volunteers.

Skills

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Supervisory experience

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Nutrition/meal prep basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

OVERVIEW:

The Kitchen Assistant Coordinator will have specific responsibilities for supervising the cleanliness, safety, and mechanical operations of the kitchen and kitchen equipment. Other duties will include completing the daily work schedules of Kitchen employees as well as the regular ordering of food and kitchen supplies. The Kitchen Assistant Coordinator will also coordinate with shelter staff to make repairs, scheduling conflicts, mealtimes, and other kitchen needs. The Kitchen Assistant Coordinator will also work with Kitchen staff and Kitchen Supervisor to create regular monthly menus, reporting statistics for contract or grants for kitchen expenses and numbers of meals served.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings if needed
• Reviews all kitchen equipment daily for cleanliness and condition. Maintains all equipment in working order. Let the Kitchen Manager know of any specific problems or damage, and make repairs as needed
• Help to prepare the emergency canteen for food services in the county
• Coordinate with other departments to pick up donations from Food Bank or food donors
• Supervise, train, and assist kitchen employees in the function of their duties.
• Assist the Corps Officers in establishing scheduled maintenance programs for kitchen equipment. No major maintenance work will be done without the approval of the Corps Officers.
• Report all safety and security deficiencies directly to the Kitchen Manager and the Corps Officers
• Oversee and supervise all kitchen staff and their duties
• Adhere to Shelter PPE policies and COVID-19 protocol when it comes to kitchen employees and volunteers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic skills in cooking, preparing and serving nutritious meals to shelter clients
• At least two years experience in leading, supervising and operating a commercial kitchen

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic skills in cooking, prepping and serving nutritious meals to shelter clients
• Ability to be organized and efficient
• Ability to read, speak and write English proficiently
• Ability to work well with other staff as well as taking a supervisory role
• Ability to perform all duties accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative and have ability to motivate others

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Warming and steaming trays Tilting kettle Commercial ovens Stove top Commercial coffee machine Microwave oven Dishwashing equipment/commercial sinks Kitchen utensils Other kitchen and food related equipment as necessary Commercial fridge and freezer.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School or Equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• Basic skills in cooking, prepping and serving nutritious meals to shelter clients (preferred)
• At least two years' experience in leading, supervising and operating a commercial kitchen (preferred)

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