Culinary Program & Catering Coordinator

The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas is seeking a Culinary Program & Catering Coordinator to lead hands-on kitchen training, manage catering operations, and support workforce development initiatives for LGBTQ+ and diverse communities.

The role emphasizes food safety, inventory control, event support, and SOP development, with evening and weekend availability for events to help participants gain real-world culinary and hospitality experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in food service or related field.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Culinary and hospitality training
• Participant coaching and mentorship
• Catering coordination and event support
• Food preparation and production
• Kitchen operations and organization
• Inventory, ordering, and receiving
• Food safety and compliance
• SOP and training material development

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or degree (preferred)

Job description

The LGBTQ+ Center serves as a safe haven for all. We welcome and celebrate the diversity of our communities and strive to empower all to live authentic lives.

This position will support our culinary workforce development programming while coordinating kitchen and catering operations. The role will provide hands-on training, participant coaching, food safety oversight, catering coordination, inventory management, and kitchen support.

The Culinary Program & Catering Coordinator will create a safe, organized, and professional kitchen environment where participants can gain real-world culinary and hospitality experience while preparing for future employment.

The position will require evening and weekend availability for events, with flexible scheduling around those event hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary and hospitality training
• Participant coaching and mentorship
• Catering coordination and event support
• Food preparation and production
• Kitchen operations and organization
• Inventory, ordering, and receiving
• Food safety and compliance
• SOP and training material development

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of experience in food service, commercial kitchen operations, catering, hospitality, or a related field
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary training or degree
• Catering experience
• Experience training or mentoring others
• Experience working with youth or individuals facing barriers to employment

Educational/Licensure Requirements

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary training or a culinary degree preferred.

Licensure Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

The ability to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods due to hands-on kitchen, culinary training, and catering responsibilities.
• Frequently bend, reach, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements while preparing food, training participants, stocking, cleaning, and working with kitchen equipment.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Use food-service equipment as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone as needed.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and via video conferencing.
• Travel locally for catering events and related program needs.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada