Kitchen Coordinator

Carpenter's Place; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Carpenter's Place (CP) seeks a part-time Kitchen Coordinator to support daily meal service for guests and special events. The role involves multi-tasking, interaction with individuals experiencing homelessness, and collaboration with volunteers and donors to ensure a positive dining experience.

The position requires maintaining kitchen cleanliness, stocking supplies, and adhering to food safety standards. A valid driver’s license is necessary for occasional pickups and deliveries; certification

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and working in an environment that serves homeless adults is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• If not certified in food sanitation, must be eligible to obtain the Food Sanitation Manager certification within 2 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve breakfast and lunch to Dayroom guests.
• Prepare meals for guests for special events on occasions.
• Work with volunteers and donors to ensure meals are served smoothly and safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the kitchen; keep supplies stocked.
• Adhere to all food safety requirements and food safety management.
• Monitor and relate to guests in the day room and oversee kitchen interns and volunteers.
• Plan meals, prep, and cooking; assist with driving for supplies pickup as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

People interaction

Food service

Job description

Carpenter's Place (CP) a faith base organization is seeking dedicated food service team member.

KITCHEN COORDINATOR

This is a part-time position that requires commitment and good attendance. Meals are a crucial service that is provided every day. This person must be able to multi-task and comfortable interacting with people experiencing homelessness, addictions, and mental health issues. This person will be responsible for serving breakfast and lunch to the Dayroom guests and preparing meals for guests for special events on occasions. Works closely with volunteers and donors that bring in food and serve the meals, ensuring a positive experience. This staff person must maintain cleanliness and order of the kitchen, keep kitchen supplies stocked, manage and adhere to all requirements of food safety management. This staff person will share in the responsibilities of monitoring and relating to the guests in the day room, individuals who are assigned as kitchen interns, and volunteers that serve. Responsibilities also include meal planning, prep, and cooking. Position will also require driving for supplies pickup on occasions.

If not certified in food sanitation, must be eligible to obtain the Food Sanitation Manager certification within 2 months of employment. A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are required for work-related duties. Basic computer knowledge and the physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, push, pull, reach, walk, climb, kneel, squat, and stand for extended periods are also fundamental to the position. Experience in food service and working in an environment that serves homeless adults is preferred.

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as an example of the various types of work that will be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.