Kitchen Coordinator - Part-time

Wings Program Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

IL Paid Leave for All

Chicago Paid Leave

Job summary

A supportive housing organization in Chicago seeks a dedicated individual to develop and manage the food services program for the Safe House, ensuring nutritious meals for guests. The role includes meal planning, cooking, kitchen maintenance, and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have experience in high-volume kitchen environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings. Flexible working hours are required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in food preparation or kitchen operations in high-volume settings.
• Certification in food service sanitation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare nutritious meals for Safe House guests.
• Maintain kitchen areas and manage inventory.
• Adhere to food safety and handling standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Job description

To develop, implement, and maintain the WINGS Safe House food services program, ensuring nutritious and well-prepared meals for all guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan nutritious, well-balanced meals for Safe House guests, creatively utilizing available food sources and scheduled food deliveries.
• Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of meals for WINGS guests that meet dietary requirements, in compliance with all food safety and handling standards.
• Maintain kitchen and food storage areas, including organizing inventory and removing expired or unusable items.
• Complete and submit quarterly inventories of kitchen supplies and place orders through the Greater Chicago Food Depository, including availability to receive deliveries.
• Adhere to the approved monthly budget for kitchen needs, and complete monthly reports.
• Grocery shop, as needed, to meet specific Safe House needs.
• Develop, implement, and update kitchen procedures, protocols, requirements, and training materials; conduct periodic food service assessments to ensure quality of service and positive outcomes.
• Attend administrative meetings and collaborate with other staff as needed.
• Provide direction to volunteers assisting with kitchen duties.
• Comply with all mandated reporting requirements, including immediate reporting of suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Family Services, and maintain confidentiality of all client, facility, and community-related information in accordance with agency policy and law.
• Availability to work 20 hours per week, with flexibility for some evening and weekend shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience in food preparation, cooking, or kitchen operations in a high-volume kitchen environment, such as a residential facility, school, shelter, or similar institutional setting, serving approximately 30-50 individuals, required.
• Certification in food service sanitation preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent knowledge of nutrition.
• Must have strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills with professional boundaries.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Highly motivated, organized, and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; builds effective relationships with staff, guests, and volunteers; and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel skills a plus).

Benefits

• IL Paid Leave for All or Chicago Paid Leave