Food Coordinator

Fox Hill Village Partnership; Westwood (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Hill Village Partnership in Westwood, MA is seeking a temporary Food Coordinator to manage meal preparation and menu planning for residents. This on-site position involves working Wednesday to Saturday from 8 am to 6:30 pm, ensuring high quality of meals and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and excellent communication skills, capable of multitasking in a busy environment. Responsibilities include coordinating with staff, overseeing food costs, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and prepare nutritious meals for residents.
• Coordinate food ordering and assure adequate supplies.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness and safety compliance.
• Work with dietician on menu reviews and adjustments.

Job description

Overview

When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults.

You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard‑working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.

The Job

We are seeking a Wednesday – Saturday Food Coordinator at Birch Grove, the assisted living residence of our premier senior living community.

The responsibility of the Food Coordinator is to plan menus, prepare and serve nutritious meals to the Residents, coordinate food ordering, assure adequate supplies, monitor freshness of the food, and oversee kitchen compliance issues including cleanliness.

The Food Coordinator is also accountable for having meetings with the dietician to review the menus and for communicating food concerns to the Chef and the overall health care team. The Food Coordinator helps to identify areas for additional education around safe food handling and food preparation as well as needs for continued support in creating positive mealtime periods.

This is 40 hours temporary (3-6 months approx.) on-site position.

The schedule will be: 8am – 6:30pm, Wednesday – Saturday.

Duties

• Any task requested by leadership and staff that helps to ensure resident safety and security.
• Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents.
• Promote autonomy of residents in decision‑making.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with co‑workers at all levels to meet the needs of the residents.
• Meet with nurses, dieticians or other health care providers as appropriate to discuss residents’ needs and progress in identifying and correcting problems.
• Communicate with the Chef and plan weekly menus that meet established dietary guidelines.
• Order food items per policy as directed by the FHV Director of Dining Services.
• Work closely with the Food Service team to manage food costs and reduce food waste.
• Adhere to budget.
• Work closely with Programming Staff to plan events and ensure proper supplies for events and birthdays.
• Take the initiative to ensure all food is accurately prepared for scheduled activities/events and at mealtimes for all residents.
• Prepare and serve meals and/or other nutritional snacks between meals.
• Keep all areas of the Kitchens and pantries clean, meeting Board of Health standards.
• Follow established safety precautions and observe, monitor, and intervene or report to the team any unsafe conditions.
• Use the designated office space to print menus, check food request forms, emails, and other relevant tasks, such as organizing or filing documents.
• Be readily available and willing to provide support and assist with the execution of food/meal service tasks as needed during working hours.
• Ability to drive to stores to purchase necessary supplies with the consent of management as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma

Additional Skill/Job Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a high pressure and demanding work environment.
• Promote a positive and team‑oriented work environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Exceptional computer skills, with proficiency with ALIS and Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel).
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings, holidays, weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Must move intermittently throughout the workday inside and outside the facility.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk long distances throughout the facility.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion such as bending, pushing/pulling, reaching, walking/standing, and climbing stairs.
• Occasional lift assist of residents from the floor weighing up to 150 lbs. with assistance.