Kitchen Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life/AD&D and LTD

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off + holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Family Planning Benefits

Job summary

CORA Services is hiring a full-time Kitchen Coordinator for the Early Years Program at 2137 E. Huntingdon St., Philadelphia, PA 19125. The role focuses on CACFP compliance, meal prep, and classroom support within a not-for-profit environment.

Minimum starting hourly pay is $15.50, with pay commensurate with experience. Requires HS diploma; ServSafe certification preferred and at least 2 years of experience with children.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in a care setting is required.
• Knowledge of CACFP and food program compliance is important.
• Ability to manage a kitchen and adhere to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CACFP compliance and meal service daily.
• Submit attendance and POS records by deadlines.
• Prepare, heat and serve meals and snacks.
• Inventory and order food and beverages.
• Instruct teachers on POS and menu access.
• Maintain ServSafe certification and required trainings.
• Support center-wide training and program compliance.
• Conduct weekly health and nutrition lessons.

Skills

Child care experience

CACFP compliance

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Communication skills

Education

H.S. Diploma

ServSafe Certification preferred

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).

Responsibilities

• 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

• H.S. Diploma
• 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 1st day of the month following date of hire)
• Company‑paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403(b) 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.