Kitchen Coordinator

CORA Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,616 - 25,089; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life & AD&D

403b retirement

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Family planning benefits

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

CORA Services in Philadelphia, PA, seeks a full-time Kitchen Coordinator for the Early Years Program at 2137 E. Huntingdon St. The role oversees CACFP compliance, food preparation, inventory, and classroom support to ensure safe, nutritious meals and smooth program operations.

Minimum starting hourly pay is $15.50, with pay commensurate with experience. CORA offers medical, dental, and vision coverages, life/AD&D and LTD, a 403b retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, an Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• At least 2 years’ documentable experience working with children.
• Experience with meal planning and kitchen operations in an institutional setting.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of safety, hygiene and sanitary practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily CACFP compliance and meal service.
• Submit attendance and POS records by deadlines.
• Plan and prep meals and snacks; manage inventory.
• Instruct teachers on menus and POS procedures.
• Maintain ServSafe certification and training compliance.
• Support teachers and center operations as needed.

Skills

CACFP compliance

Meal planning

Kitchen operations

Nutrition basics

Strong communication

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

CORA is currently seeking a full-time Kitchen Coordinator to join our Early Years Program at our Huntington Mills location: 2137 E. Huntingdon St., Philadelphia, PA 19125.

Minimum starting hourly pay: $15.50 (pay rate is commensurate with experience)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth.

In addition, as a Kitchen Coordinator your duties will include:

• Oversee daily compliance with CACFP approved food program
• Submit attendance and POS records to food program by deadlines
• Prep, heat, serve all meals and snacks
• Complete inventory and ordering for all food and beverage
• Instruct teachers on how to properly complete POS
• Make sure teachers have access to correct menus, amend menus as needed
• Maintain Servsafe certification, and acquire any additional certifications/trainings needed to maintain compliance
• Participate in all center-wide training initiatives to maintain compliance with CORA and Keystone Stars
• Conduct healthy eating and lifestyle lessons with students (weekly)
• Fill in classrooms as needed to support teachers with bathroom breaks, lunch breaks, preps, on field trips and in house experienced, lateness/absence, etc. to maintain ratios
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director

Educational Requirements

• ServSafe Certification preferred

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• At least 2 years’ documentable experience working with children
• Working knowledge of meal planning, preparation and kitchen operations in an institutional setting; basic knowledge of nutrition and dietary food preparation.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions common to the food service trade
• Knowledge in regard to hygiene and sanitary precautions common to the food service trade.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and recipes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

CORA Offers

• Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1 st day of the month following date of hire)
• Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays
• Employee Assistant Program
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)
• An outstanding, inclusive work environment

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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