Food Rescue & Preservation Coordinator

Grace Klein Community, Inc.; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days of vacation

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Grace Klein Community, Inc. is looking for a full-time Preservation Assistant in Bessemer, Alabama. This role is pivotal in managing the food preservation initiative, ensuring efficient operations while fostering community relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess kitchen management or food service experience and be passionate about reducing food waste and promoting food justice. Responsibilities include developing protocols, coordinating deliveries, and training volunteers. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Grace Milligan.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management, culinary arts, or food service operations is preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety practices and nutritional guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain food safety protocols and inventory systems.
• Coordinate with FeedBHM's food rescue team for timely deliveries.
• Recruit, train, and manage kitchen volunteers.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food service operations

Food safety practices

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Training volunteers

Digital tools for tracking

Passion for food justice

Job description

Grace Klein Community, Inc. is looking for a full-time Preservation Assistant in Bessemer, Alabama. This role is pivotal in managing the food preservation initiative, ensuring efficient operations while fostering community relationships.

The ideal candidate will possess kitchen management or food service experience and be passionate about reducing food waste and promoting food justice. Responsibilities include developing protocols, coordinating deliveries, and training volunteers. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Grace Milligan.