Community-Focused Teaching Kitchen Coordinator

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Outreach Coordinator to advance hunger relief efforts through hands-on education, volunteer engagement, and program coordination. The coordinator will build relationships with campus and community partners, support hands-on educational programs, oversee Campus Kitchen volunteers, and maintain accurate program and food‑safety records.

This role requires strong organizational and leadership abilities, with a focus on program tracking and

Qualifications

• Experience in a non-profit setting.
• Experience working with student volunteers.
• Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community outreach initiatives with campus and community partners.
• Train and supervise Campus Kitchen volunteers and promote ongoing participation.
• Facilitate educational programming with departmental personnel.
• Monitor compliance with safety standards and maintain program records and metrics.
• Record and collate participation and outcomes data for Campus Kitchen programs.
• Provide administrative support for the Homebased Micro‑processing program.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Volunteer supervision

Recordkeeping

Customer service

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Teaching Kitchen Outreach Coordinator to advance hunger relief efforts through hands-on education, volunteer engagement, and program coordination. The coordinator will build relationships with campus and community partners, support hands-on educational programs, oversee Campus Kitchen volunteers, and maintain accurate program and food‑safety records.

This role requires strong organizational and leadership abilities, with a focus on program tracking and