Kitchen Coordinator

The-Salvation-Arm; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Modesto, CA is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator to prepare and serve daily meals for Red Shield program participants, maintain kitchen cleanliness, manage food storage, and handle inventory for statistics and billing.

Under the supervision of the Red Shield Program Manager, you will lead volunteers, coordinate meal service and events, and support the nutritional needs of seniors, youth, and families served by The Salvation Army.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• CA Driver's license is required.
• ServSafe food handling certificate required within first fourteen days of employment – company provided.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for food storage, food preparation, cooking, and serving daily meals.
• Prepare and clean kitchen areas daily, for service and inspections.
• Coordinate and supervise the kitchen volunteers.
• Oversee the inventory of food supplies.
• Oversee the preparation of food for special events and holidays.

Skills

Team player

Ability to lead

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CA Driver's license

ServSafe food handling certificate

Job description

Modesto Red Shield Corps
Salvation Army Las Vegas Street
Modesto, CA 953585503, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

OVERVIEW:

Under the supervision of the Red Shield Program Manager, the Kitchen Coordinator will prepare food for the Red Shield meal programs, serve and clean up daily meals for Red Shield program participants. This includes full meals and snacks every weekday as well as food storage, food inventory and meal reporting for statistics and billing. This position will also work occasional weekends and holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for food storage, food preparation, cooking, and serving daily meals
• Prepare and clean kitchen areas daily, for service and inspections
• Coordinate and supervise the kitchen volunteers
• Oversee the inventory of food supplies
• Oversee the preparation of food for special events and holidays
• Other related duties as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• CA Driver's license (required)
• ServSafe food handling certificate (required within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
• Experience working in a Kitchen (required)
• Experience in the nutritional needs of seniors, youth and families
• Experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering or being a member of a disadvantaged population

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Team player
• Ability to lead

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software

ADA Statement:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

Please note that The Salvation Army has a religious purpose and status as a church. We ask our employees that they do nothing to their relationship with The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission. Employees must agree and understand that their services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and their work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.

At-Will:

Any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that an Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge an Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.

Travel Required

Yes . In town driving

Education

Required

High School or Equivalent or better.

Experience

Required

• Kitchen Manager certification (required)
• Experience working in a Kitchen (required)

Preferred

• ServSafe food handling certificate (required within first fourteen days of employment – company provided)
• Experience in the nutritional needs of seniors, youth and families
• Experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering or being a member of a disadvantaged population

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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