Food Service Operations Coordinator (Kitchen & Admin)

Unity-House-of-Tro; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Childcare discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Unity House in Troy, NY is hiring a Food Service Operations Assistant to provide administrative support and hands-on kitchen help for our Nutritional Services program. The role involves scheduling, records, inventory, and meal preparation, with coverage during peak periods. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with hours between 7:00 a.m.

and 6:00 p.m. A high school diploma and prior cooking/office experience are required, along with a NYS driver's license.

Qualifications

• Strong cooking and food preparation experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Flexibility to support daily operations wherever needed

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Head of Nutritional Services, including scheduling, correspondence, and document preparation.
• Maintain accurate records, files, production reports, and operational documentation.
• Assist with purchasing food and supplies, inventory tracking, and monitoring product usage.
• Complete data entry, reporting, and tracking of program metrics.
• Answer phones, respond to emails, and assist with inquiries from staff, vendors, and partners.
• Maintain food service compliance documentation, including temperature logs, production records, sanitation records, and training documentation.
• Support daily operational coordination to ensure smooth kitchen and meal service operations.
• Prepare and cook meals following established recipes and production schedules.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, packaging, plating, and meal service.
• Provide kitchen coverage during staff absences, vacations, or high‑volume service periods.
• Receive, inspect, store, and rotate food and supply deliveries using proper food safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in accordance with health department regulations.
• Support special events, catering functions, and agency programs as needed.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Cooking experience

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Unity House in Troy, NY is hiring a Food Service Operations Assistant to provide administrative support and hands-on kitchen help for our Nutritional Services program. The role involves scheduling, records, inventory, and meal preparation, with coverage during peak periods. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with hours between 7:00 a.m.

and 6:00 p.m. A high school diploma and prior cooking/office experience are required, along with a NYS driver's license.