Compassionate Kitchen Lead & Meal Program Coordinator

Children's Home Society of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Food Service Coordinator to supervise kitchen operations, oversee dietary needs, and lead cooks with a trauma-informed approach.

The role emphasizes budget planning, menu development with a consulting dietician, and robust benefits including health coverage, education assistance, PTO, and retirement contributions. Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in food service.
• ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Dietary Manager certification preferred but not required.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project monthly meal requirements while staying within the budget.
• Assist in hiring dining staff; maintain staff schedules; train and direct cooks.
• Coordinate groceries and items for special events; stock residences with supplemental food items.
• Maintain kitchen equipment; inform Facilities Supervisor of repairs; conduct bi-annual inventory.
• Complete annual inventory of food and supervise ordering and storage of leftovers.

Skills

Food service supervision

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Certification

Dietary Manager certification (preferred)

Job description

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Food Service Coordinator to supervise kitchen operations, oversee dietary needs, and lead cooks with a trauma-informed approach.

The role emphasizes budget planning, menu development with a consulting dietician, and robust benefits including health coverage, education assistance, PTO, and retirement contributions. Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or weekends.