COOK (PHOENIX)

Child Crisis Arizona; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401K with company match

Generous PTO

Quarterly Staff Appreciation

Job summary

Child Crisis Arizona in Phoenix is seeking a bilingual food service coordinator for the ORR Mesa Program to join our compassionate team. This role focuses on preparing meals and snacks for children and staff while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization.

You will assist with planning, ordering, and inventory of foods and kitchen supplies, ensuring compliance with licensing standards and health department requirements. Bilingual English/Spanish a strong plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years experience in food preparation for large groups.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a food handler’s card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license.
• A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 40 lbs.
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare multiple meals and snacks for children and staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and pantry.
• Assist with planning, ordering, and inventory of foods and kitchen supplies.
• Adhere to the approved menu and ensure compliance with licensing standards and health department requirements.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $21.68 - $21.68 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesSince 1977, Child Crisis Arizona has been a symbol of hope, responding to the call of our community to prevent and intervene in child abuse and neglect. With unwavering dedication, we have nurtured and strengthened families, evolving our programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. Our mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect by creating strong and successful families.

The Child Crisis Arizona ORR Mesa Program is ready to hire a bilingual food service coordinator to join our team.

We are looking for compassionate, energetic, and dependable individuals who are committed to providing quality food and related services for all children in our care.

In this role, you will be responsible for the preparation of multiple meals and snacks for children and staff. The food service coordinator will also ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen and pantry as well as assist with the planning, ordering, and inventory of foods and kitchen supplies. The food service coordinator shall adhere to the approved menu, and ensure compliance with licensing standards and the Maricopa Health Department.

QualificationsTo be considered you must have:

• Education must consist of a high school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years experience in food preparation for large groups.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a food handler’s card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• A clean five-year motor vehicle history and a valid Arizona Driver’s license.
• A level one fingerprint clearance card or the ability to obtain one prior to starting.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 40 lbs.
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position.

You are a star candidate if you have the above, and:

• Experience with the National School Lunch Program
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Previous experience as a food service coordinator in a shelter setting

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Quarterly Staff Appreciation Activities
• Training and ongoing professional development opportunities

***Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear, taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.