Food Service Coordinator

Fccinc; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fccinc in Kennett, MO is seeking a Food Service Coordinator to oversee daily operation of site kitchens and related establishments. You will assist with hiring, purchasing, stocking, and training Food Service Associates to meet health standards.

This is a full-time position at corporate HQ with travel up to 50% and opportunities for advancement. The role requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on kitchen management.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum experience in food production and supervising staff.
• Certifications in food handling and allergen management are preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Travel 25-50% with occasional overnight stays.
• Monitor food preparation methods, portions, and presentation for quality.
• Investigate and resolve complaints about quality, service, or accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete and submit all required paperwork promptly as directed.
• Assist with interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising food service staff.
• Perform regular kitchen inspections across locations as needed.
• Conduct bi-annual inventories of supplies and equipment at all sites.
• Help ensure kitchens are fully staffed and operations run smoothly.
• Administer and review performance evaluations for food service staff.
• Disciplinary actions as needed.
• Meet physical demands of a busy kitchen (lift up to 50 lbs occasionally).
• Develop and deliver training sessions to raise operation and service standards.
• Attend at least one training course annually for job development.
• Communicate information clearly and effectively.
• Ensure program operations comply with CARF/DMH standards and plans.

Skills

Food production

Staff supervision

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Allergen Certificate

Food Protection Managers Certification

Job description

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Full Time Corporate HQ, Kennett, MO, US

Job Purpose

The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for the daily operation of site kitchens and other establishments that prepare and serve food and beverages. The Food Service Coordinator is responsible for overall operation of the kitchens, assists with hiring staff, purchasing food and stock, and making sure all Food Service Associates are trained on proper food preparation, kitchen safety techniques, and understand all required health standards. The Food Service Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Food Service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years work experience in food production and personnel supervision.
• Possession of, or capable of acquiring, a Food Handler's Certificate, Allergen Certificate, and Food Protection Managers Certification.

Core Job Duties

• Traveling required (25-50%), with occasional overnight travel.
• Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and presentation to ensure quality control.
• Investigate and resolve complaints regarding food quality, service, or accommodations.
• Monitors compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure all paperwork as assigned by the Director of Food Service is completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Assists with the interviewing, hiring, training, and oversight food service staff.
• Perform/review regular kitchen inspections at all locations according to the department's needs.
• Perform bi-annual inventories of all supplies and equipment at all locations.
• Assist to ensure all kitchens are fully staffed.
• Administer/review performance evaluations for all supervised FSA (Food Service Associates) positions.
• Administer disciplinary action or recommend disciplinary action as needed.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of working in a busy kitchen setting to include the following:
  • Bending, squatting, kneeling, carrying, or lifting 35 pounds with regularity, and carrying or lifting to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Prepares and implements training, workshops and/or meetings to develop operation, production and service standards and practices for all locations.
• Attends a minimum of one training course annually for job development.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.