Food Services Coordinator - AM Shift

The Rescue Mission; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 29,535 - 32,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Packages

12 Paid Holidays

Four Weeks’ Vacation Accrued Annually

10 Hours of Sick Leave Accrued Monthly

Participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Rescue Mission in Tacoma is looking for a dedicated Food Services Coordinator to prepare and serve nutritious meals to those in need. This role involves supervising program participants and volunteers while ensuring compliance with food safety guidelines.

Candidates should have experience in institutional cooking and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits like medical packages and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in institutional cooking preferred.
• Basic knowledge of institutional food service preparation.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves a variety of nutritious meals.
• Supervises program participants and volunteers.
• Cleans and sanitizes all food service equipment daily.

Skills

Institutional cooking

Food safety and sanitation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

ServSafe Certification

Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Description

Are you passionate about serving nutritious and delicious meals to our neighbors in need? If so, Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a Food Services Coordinator to be a part of carrying out our mission. At TRM, we believe that people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. Our inclusive and collaborative work environment centers families and fosters creativity, excellence, and professional growth.

Purpose and Vision Statement

The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to support all people - including clients, volunteers, community partners, and staff - to become their best. We provide emergency services such as shelter and meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness. We offer supportive housing and addiction recovery programs that promote self-sufficiency, sustainable transformation, and stability. We share our Christian faith within a loving and inclusive community.

We are proud to serve the Pierce County communities for over 100 years. Since 1912, we have served in the name of Jesus Christ while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our community and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for support.

Job Purpose

Prepares and serves a variety of nutritious meals; supervises and works with the program participants in support of preparing and serving meals to incoming guests.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Treats customers with dignity and respect.
• Prepares, cooks, and serves a variety of foods.
• Tracks meal counts, intern timecards, and community service hours.
• Performs orientation for interns and volunteers.
• Supervises program participants, volunteers, and interns in a limited food preparation assignment and creates mutually beneficial experiences.
• Receives and stores food and supplies.
• Uses good general housekeeping techniques.
• Cleans and sanitizes all food service equipment on a daily basis.
• Cleans and sanitizes freezers and refrigerators as needed.
• Cleans work areas, floors, windows, walls, storage rooms, and receiving areas weekly.
• Performs preventative maintenance on kitchen equipment.
• Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Working Conditions

Works well under pressure, able to respond calmly and effectively when under stress, and interacts with people from diverse backgrounds.

Schedule and Work Location

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday 5am-1:30pm

*Initial training schedule will be Monday-Friday, 5am-1:30pm.

Primary Locations of Work

Downtown Campus (DTC)

425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402

Adams Street Family Campus (Adams)

Tacoma, WA

*Due to confidentiality reasons, address will be disclosed during the interview process.

Requirements

• Two years’ experience in institutional cooking, preferred.
• Basic knowledge of institutional food service cookery, equipment, safety, sanitation, and food preparation.
• Operates equipment, tools and machinery with skill and dexterity.
• Ability to understand and follow directions and procedures.
• Works well in stressful situations and maintains calm demeanor under pressure.
• Ability to prevent or resolve conflict.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment using effective and thoughtful interactions and communication.
• Basic computer, data entry, math, and grammar skills.
• Skilled in clear and effective written, verbal, and electronic communication.
• Ability to work with a diverse population with high barriers.

Certifications & Licensures

ServSafe Certification and Food Handler’s Card, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently moves about the office and kitchen facilities to access equipment, machinery, and food as needed.
• Occasionally moves to respond to urgent situations.
• Frequently operates office and kitchen equipment and machinery.
• Communicates information and ideas so others will understand. Exchanges accurate information in these situations.
• Observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across the kitchen areas for various needs.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Wears proper PPE (personal protective equipment) when necessary for exposure control.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Packages at No or Little Cost to Employees
• 12 Paid Holidays, Plus a Bonus Day
• Four Weeks’ Vacation Accrued Annually
• 10 Hours of Sick Leave Accrued Monthly
• Participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Notes Regarding Hiring Process

• In order to be considered, applicants are required to provide a complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications. Please note that salary considerations for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process.
• Salary:
  • Hiring Salary Range: $21.44 - $23.57
  • Full Salary Range: $21.44 - $25.92
• Open until filled. For best consideration, submit a completed application by Monday, June 15th, 2026.

The Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of any physical, mental or sensory disability, the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, citizenship or immigration status, familial status, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy outcome, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.