Food Service Coordinator

Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. is seeking a Full Time Food Service Coordinator to develop and coordinate food programs within the Clubhouse structure and psychiatric rehabilitation model. Workweek is Monday–Friday with specific hours; pay rate is $21.70 per hour.

The role involves menu development, purchasing, and classroom-style cooking and nutrition instruction for participants, under the Program Director of Wellness Services. December start possible.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree with 2 years of relevant food-industry experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 3 years relevant experience in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Interface with internal and external departments, companies and agencies as needed.
• Ensures that the standards of quality assurance are maintained and that all regulations are met.
• Development of nutritious menus weekly/monthly.
• Meet and maintain all Board of Health regulations.
• Perform all shopping needs and ordering of supplies for the program (Hannaford and Sysco).
• Maintain all food storage areas, make sure they are clean, organized and no food items have expired.
• Prepare and serve all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinners).
• Oversee the cleanliness of the kitchen and pantry.
• Work with participants and teach groups related to cooking and nutrition.

Skills

Food service experience

Nutrition knowledge

Menu planning

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Position starting as early as December 1st.

Overview

MHA in Ulster County, Inc. seeksa Full Time (35 hours per week) Food Service Coordinator to work with the Program Director of Wellness Services to develop and coordinate food programs within the Clubhouse structure and psychiatric rehabilitation model. The Food Service Coordinator has a schedule of Monday - Friday: Monday 8:30am-4:30pm; Tuesday 8:30am - 6:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am-3pm Thursday 8:30am - 3pm; Friday 8:30am - 3pm with slight flexibility in afternoon times based on order deliveries. The pay rate for this position is $21.70 hourly.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with internal and external related departments, companies and agencies as needed.
• Ensures that the standards of quality assurance are maintained and that all regulations are met.
• Development of nutritious menus weekly/monthly.
• Meet and maintain all Board of Health regulations.
• Perform all shopping needs and ordering of supplies for the program (Hannaford and Sysco).
• Maintain all food storage areas, make sure they are clean, organized and no food items have expired.
• Prepare and serve all meals (breakfast, lunch, and Tuesday dinners).
• Oversee the cleanliness of the kitchen and pantry.
• Work with participantsand teach groups related to cooking and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications are an Associate’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience in the food industry, or a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 years relevant experience in the food industry.
• Experience working with adults in the Mental Health or OPWDD fields is preferred but not required.