Food Preparation Center Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality Premium

Second/Third shift Premium (15%)

Weekend Premium (25%)

Holiday Premium (25%)

Job summary

The Bowling Green Veterans Center, part of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, seeks a Food Preparation Center Coordinator to lead daily dietary operations in the Dietary Services Department. You will help ensure safe, timely, sanitary, high-quality meals for veterans in a compassionate care environment.

The role supervises dietary staff, supports food-safety practices, plans menus, trains staff, and maintains records.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Four years of sub professional or professional food service experience.
• Knowledge of food preparation, meal service, sanitation, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily dietary staff operations.
• Oversee serving lines, meal portions, temperatures and waste.
• Supervise Cook II, Cook I, and Food Service Workers.
• Plan and prepare daily menus per dietary requirements.
• Inspect menus, tray cards, and diet orders for accuracy.
• Train dietary employees and evaluate performance.
• Ensure food-safety training remains current.
• Enforce rules and procedures for food prep and service.
• Review menus and inventory to ensure supplies.
• Receive, store, and monitor food and supplies.
• Maintain cleaning duties and sanitary environment.
• Compile routine reports and time/ attendance data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Food service knowledge

Staff training

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school graduate

Job description

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Job ID

2605547

Title

Food Preparation Center Coordinator

Pay Grade

11

Salary

$16.98 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

1111 Veterans Way
Bowling Green, KY 42101 USA
Locality Premium - $4.97 per hour
Second and Third shift Premium - 15%
Weekend Premium - 25%
Holiday Premium - 25%

Description

The Bowling Green Veterans Center is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Food Preparation Center Coordinator to lead daily food-service operations in our Dietary Services Department. This position helps ensure that Kentucky’s Veterans receive safe, timely, sanitary, and high-quality meals in an environment centered on fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

The ideal candidate is an organized and collaborative food-service professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to serving Veterans. This position supervises and coordinates dietary staff, supports food-safety practices, and helps maintain efficient meal preparation and service operations.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily operations of dietary staff.
• Oversee serving-line times, meal portions, food temperatures, and food waste.
• Supervise Cook II, Cook I, and Food Service Workers on a rotating basis.
• Plan and prepare daily menus in accordance with facility needs and applicable dietary requirements.
• Inspect menus, tray cards, and diet orders for changes to help ensure meals are served accurately, safely, and on schedule.
• Train dietary employees and evaluate work performance.
• Ensure required food-safety and sanitation training is completed and certifications remain current.
• Enforce departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to food preparation and service.
• Review menus and inventory to ensure adequate supplies of staple and non-staple foods, snacks, equipment, and other dietary materials.
• Receive, store, and monitor food and supplies.
• Ensure scheduled cleaning duties are completed, and the food-service area remains safe, clean, and sanitary.
• Compile and maintain routine reports and records, including temperature logs, sanitation procedures, resident food preferences, meals served, food deliveries, inventory, time and attendance reports, and condition of the food-service area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Leadership experience in an institutional, healthcare, veterans-care, or commercial food-service operation.
• Knowledge of food preparation, meal service, sanitation, food safety, and inventory practices.
• The ability to train, guide, and evaluate dietary staff.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• The ability to review menus, tray cards, diet orders, and food-service records accurately.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• A team-centered approach and a genuine desire to support Kentucky’s Veterans.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related medical condition, marital or familial status, ancestry, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state and federal laws.

This position, in Warren County has an approved Locality Premium of $4.97 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034Section 9(1).

• Second and Third shift: 15%
• Weekend and Holidays: 25%

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: High school graduate.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of sub professional or professional experience in a food service operation.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions for a specific position may be listed on the individual position description.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brenda Carter at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D