High-Volume Kitchen Coordinator (Trauma-Informed)

Volunteers of America Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Volunteer Day

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator to prepare, heat, and plate nutritious meals for Theodora Family Hotel program participants in a busy ANS kitchen. You will handle meal prep from precooked VO A kitchen, ensure safe temperatures, and maintain high presentation standards.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, following recipes, and working with a team of staff and volunteers. A ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it within 3 months is required; position

Qualifications

• One year related cooking or production facility experience.
• Ability to read and write; following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs repeatedly during a daily shift.
• ServSafe certification or ability to acquire food safety certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepares precooked meals from the ANS kitchen, ensuring they are heated to the proper serving temperature.
• Plates and serves meals - lunch and dinner for a high volume of individuals.
• Plates and serves meals with a focus on high quality, ensuring excellent presentation and participant satisfaction.
• Ensures program participants have a voice and, when appropriate, are given the opportunity to provide feedback.
• Serves guests respectfully, using a Trauma-Informed Approach.
• Portions foods according to number of meals needed, minimizing waste and leftover items.
• Follow portion guidelines from the Colorado Food Program using the VOA menu a guide.
• Using menu plans, requisitions product and supplies to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies.
• Ensures product safety always employing proper temperature controls.
• Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean, safe, and appropriate manner.
• Chills, labels and properly stores any unused product or leftovers.
• Prepares special event meals and requested items as directed by Food Service Project Manager.
• Track and input meals served/offered into the meal tracking systems.
• Orders food and kitchen supplies weekly from the VOA kitchen.
• Attends all meetings and Agency trainings as required.
• Direct, train, or assist other kitchen employees, temporary workers, or volunteers as assigned.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Predictable, consistent attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cooking experience

Reading & Writing

Production sheets

Basic math

Lift 50 lbs

ServSafe

Job description

Volunteers of America Colorado is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator to prepare, heat, and plate nutritious meals for Theodora Family Hotel program participants in a busy ANS kitchen. You will handle meal prep from precooked VO A kitchen, ensure safe temperatures, and maintain high presentation standards.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, following recipes, and working with a team of staff and volunteers. A ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it within 3 months is required; position