Culinary Lab & Inventory Coordinator

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kent Career Tech Center (East) in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Culinary Aide to oversee inventory, food service operations, and lab supervision in the Culinary program. This non-union, hourly role supports instructors, students, and events across the culinary labs and catering activities.

The position emphasizes sanitation, safety, and adherence to MIOSHA/MDPH standards, with duties including ordering, inventory, and lab maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher in culinary/hospitality preferred.
• Maintain Sanitation and Safety Certifications commensurate with duties.
• Ability/skills to operate commercial food service equipment.
• Knowledge of Michigan Department of Health standards and regulations (FIFO, HACCP, MSDS, MIOSHA).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with teachers, students, and the public.
• Strong attention to detail with good organization and time management.

Responsibilities

• Meet with vendors and representatives to coordinate purchases.
• Help with inventory and storage of ordered products and supplies per policy.
• Maintain organized storage rooms and coolers.
• Record HACCP temperature logs and keep records for MDPH as needed.
• Facilitate catering orders and coordinate with instructors and events.
• Assist with costings and billing for items/events when needed.
• Set up and support in-house events, including occasional evenings.
• Maintain monthly inventory and ensure equipment functioning through logs.
• Support students and staff with kitchen lab management and processes.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Reading instructions

Knowledge of food safety

Education

Associates degree or higher in culinary/hospitality

Sanitation and Safety Certifications

Job description

Kent Career Tech Center (East) in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a Culinary Aide to oversee inventory, food service operations, and lab supervision in the Culinary program. This non-union, hourly role supports instructors, students, and events across the culinary labs and catering activities.

The position emphasizes sanitation, safety, and adherence to MIOSHA/MDPH standards, with duties including ordering, inventory, and lab maintenance.