Community Kitchen Partnerships Lead

Champaign--urbana-Public-Health-Distric; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language stipend

Job summary

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) seeks a full-time Community Kitchen Liaison to onboard partners, coordinate kitchen use, and ensure safety and hospitality in the community kitchen. The role emphasizes relationship-building, program support, and collaboration with district staff.

Responsibilities include managing meals, food safety, inventory, and scheduling; coordinating surplus donations and fostering community connections; and supporting grant writing and staff needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 7 years of relevant food service experience
• OR Graduate from an accredited culinary school and 5 years of relevant food service experience
• OR Bachelor of Science in nutrition, dietetics, hospitality management, public health or related field with 2 years of relevant food service experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding and hosting for kitchen partners and ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Plan meals, supervise cooking, service, and cleanup and manage kitchen inventory
• Coordinate surplus food donations transfers and maintain scheduling for shared kitchen use
• Engage with community partners, foster welcoming environment, and support grants and program documentation
• Stay updated on public health regulations and assist during emergencies as needed

Skills

Food safety

Food service experience

Bilingual (Spanish/French)

Education

HS diploma or equivalent + 7 years food service

Culinary school graduate + 5 years

Bachelor’s in nutrition/hospitality/public health + 2 years

Job description

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) seeks a full-time Community Kitchen Liaison to onboard partners, coordinate kitchen use, and ensure safety and hospitality in the community kitchen. The role emphasizes relationship-building, program support, and collaboration with district staff.

Responsibilities include managing meals, food safety, inventory, and scheduling; coordinating surplus donations and fostering community connections; and supporting grant writing and staff needs.