Food Service Coordinator

Children's Home Society of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Food Service Coordinator to supervise kitchen operations, oversee dietary needs, and lead cooks with a trauma-informed approach.

The role emphasizes budget planning, menu development with a consulting dietician, and robust benefits including health coverage, education assistance, PTO, and retirement contributions. Monday–Friday schedule, no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in food service.
• ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Dietary Manager certification preferred but not required.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Project monthly meal requirements while staying within the budget.
• Assist in hiring dining staff; maintain staff schedules; train and direct cooks.
• Coordinate groceries and items for special events; stock residences with supplemental food items.
• Maintain kitchen equipment; inform Facilities Supervisor of repairs; conduct bi-annual inventory.
• Complete annual inventory of food and supervise ordering and storage of leftovers.

Skills

Food service supervision

Team leadership

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma

ServSafe Certification

Dietary Manager certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

Work for Good!

Salary: $45,760.00-$57,200.00/annually (Depending on Education/Experience)

Schedule: Mondays-Fridays 6:00am-2:30pm

Position Overview

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Full Time Food Service Coordinator to supervise the operation of the kitchen; children's dietary needs as well as supervise cooks.As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children's Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Benefits of Employment at CHS

• Work-Life Balance: No nights or Weekends
• Competitive Compensation: $45,760.00-$57,200.00/annually (Depending on Education/Experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and up to an additional 5% annual contribution. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What You’ll Do

• Program Budget: Projecting monthly meal requirements while staying within the budget.
• Team Management: Assist in hiring dining staff. Maintain staff schedules. Train, coach and direct cooks. Facilitate team meetings as required. Conduct performance reviews.
• Special Events: Order and coordinate pick-up of groceries and items for special requests. Stock residence buildings with supplemental food items. Plan special events and ensure holiday meals have a “festive touch”.
• Equipment Management: Maintain equipment in proper working order. Inform Facilities Supervisor of needed repairs. Complete bi-annual inventory of food and supplies. Prepare equipment specifications and solicit bids for new equipment as needed.
• Inventory Management: Complete annual inventory of food.
• Food Handling: Plan menus with consulting dietician including any changes. Oversee ordering of food, preparation of meals and snacks. Fulfill menu requirements and serve meals. Cover, label and date all suitable leftovers for storage.
• Cleaning Duties: Wash pots and pans, trays, dishes, etc. Take out kitchen trash to outside trash bins.
• Compliance: Take and record food temperatures at mealtime. Take and record refrigerator, freezer and dishwashing machine temperatures. Maintain necessary documentation including school lunch program paperwork. Prepare production sheets and customer counts for reimbursement.
• Cleanliness: Maintain personal cleanliness. Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen and storage areas.
• Professional Development: Participate in required in-service training. Participate in Quality Improvement as assigned. Plan yearly training calendar.

What We’ll Love About You

• You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
• You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
• You are able to effectively communicate.
• You align with our mission, vision, and values.
• You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
• You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
• You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma required.

Experience/Certifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in food service required.
• ServSafe Certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Dietary Manager certification preferred but not required.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Requires standing for extended periods of time. Exposure to tools, utensils, equipment, and cleaning materials, requiring attentive and safe utilization.

Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks EEO/AA.