Kitchen Coordinator - Kairos House

Project HOME; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Hybrid work flexibility

Resumo da oferta

Project HOME in Philadelphia seeks a Kitchen Coordinator to oversee daily kitchen operations, plan balanced meals, and support residents in building independent living skills through cooking. You will manage inventory, coordinate with vendors, and ensure safe, compliant food service in a supportive environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 3+ years cooking for large groups, SERVSafe Managerial Certification, and budget management. A PA driver's license is required.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of cooking for large groups or in an institutional setting.
• SERVSafe Managerial Certification required.
• Knowledge of balanced menu planning to meet nutritional standards.
• Experience managing a budget
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and prepare balanced meals, serving 21 weekly meals plus snacks, and coordinate resident events with the site team.
• Meet with residents to tailor menus to dietary needs (vegetarian, diabetic, low sodium, renal).
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including ServSafe, and manage corrective actions from inspections across kitchens.
• Order and maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies within the annual budget; document purchases; communicate with Program Manager and vendors for quality and cost control.
• Assist residents in gaining advanced kitchen skills through hands-on supervision.

Conhecimentos

Team collaboration

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Menu planning

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Formação académica

High School Diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Project HOME, every role contributes to our mission of empowering individuals to achieve stability, wellness, and self-determination. As a Kitchen Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting residents through nutritious meal services and skill development. This position oversees daily kitchen operations, including meal planning, food preparation, inventory management, and sanitation compliance, while coordinating with food vendors and community partners. The Kitchen Coordinator also helps residents build independent living skills by encouraging participation in cooking, meal preparation, and menu planning in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Location: Kairos House,1440 N. Broad St. Phila, PA 19121
Schedule: Full-time | Monday - Friday | 6AM - 2PM
Compensation: $21.65 per hour

What You Will Do:

• Plan and prepare balanced meals, serving 21 weekly meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) along with snacks, while coordinating special resident events in collaboration with the site team.
• Meet with residents to develop menu items that cater to individual dietary needs, such as vegetarian, diabetic, low sodium, or renal diets, ensuring that nutrition standards are met, especially for those with health issues stemming from homelessness.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including License and Inspection and ServSafe regulations, while managing corrective actions from inspections and maintaining similar standards in additional kitchens at the site.
• Order and maintain inventory of food and kitchen supplies, adhering to the annual budget while keeping accurate records of purchases and submitting necessary documentation, all while communicating with the Program Manager and vendors to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Assist residents to gain advanced skills for future employment opportunities by supervising residents with hands on skill building in the kitchen.

What You Will Bring

• High School Diploma/GED, at least 3years of experience in cooking for large groups or in an institutional setting, SERVSafe Managerial Certification required.
• Knowledge of balanced menu planning to ensure nutritional standards are met.
• Experience managing a budget
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license

Core Skills:

• Proficient in computer use with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with staff and residents at all levels.
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

What We Offer

Project HOME is committed to supporting the well-being of our employees through a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligible employees enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with low employee costs
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off, including paid sabbatical leave
• Employee wellness programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility

Who We Are

Project HOME is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. Through integrated housing, healthcare, education, employment, and supportive services, we empower individuals to break the cycle of homelessness and achieve lasting stability.

Our Supportive Housing team provides safe, affordable housing while promoting dignity, independence, and long- term success. We believe every person deserves a place to call home and the support needed to thrive.

Physical Requirements:

Work that primarily involves standing/walking and some lifting.

Project HOME provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Project HOME prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Project HOME reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.