Kitchen Coordinator; Theodora Family Hotel Program

Volunteers-of-America; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Floating Holidays

Personal Days

Tuition Assistance

Pension Plan

403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match

Health, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator in Denver to prepare, heat, and serve meals for the Theodora Family Hotel program. You will follow standardized recipes, manage portions, and ensure food safety and quality in a high-volume setting.

Responsibilities include meal plating, tracking, ordering supplies, and supervising volunteers as needed. This role requires strong teamwork, reliability, and adherence to sanctions and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write, following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations.
• Clear and respectful communication with staff, volunteers, clients, and vendors.
• Experience in cooking or similar production facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares precooked meals from the ANS kitchen, ensuring correct serving temperature.
• Plates and serves meals for a high volume of individuals with quality presentation.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and follow sanitation policies.
• Track meals served and input into meal tracking systems.
• Order food and kitchen supplies weekly from VOA kitchen.
• Direct or assist volunteers or temporary staff as assigned.

Skills

Read and write

Follow recipes

Math calculations

Clear communication

Education

Servsafe certification or ability to obtain within 3 months

Job description

Description

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL? VOAC recognizes the unique needs of the older adult who needs a wheelchair ramp to stay at home safely, and the preschooler whose family needs additional resources. VOAC supports veteran’s efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes, it combines relationship-building, volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbor’s efforts to become self-sufficient and reach their full potential.

The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for preparing, heating, and serving lunch and dinner meals—provided by the Volunteers of America Aging and Nutrition Services Center (ANS) kitchen—to participants of the Theodora Family Hotel program. All tasks must be performed in accordance with instructions provided, as well as the standards and procedures of Volunteers of America and the Health Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares precooked meals from the ANS kitchen, ensuring they are heated to the proper serving temperature
• Plates and serves meals—lunch and dinner—for a high volume of individuals.
• Plates and serves meals with a focus on high quality, ensuring excellent presentation and participant satisfaction.
• Ensures program participants have a voice and, when appropriate, are given the opportunity to provide feedback.
• Serves guests respectfully, using a Trauma-Informed Approach.
• Portions foods according to number of meals needed, minimizing waste and leftover items.
• Follow portion guidelines from the Colorado Food Program using the VOA menu a guide.
• Using menu plans, requisitions product and supplies to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow.
• Maintains a safe, clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies.
• Ensures product safety always employing proper temperature controls.
• Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean, safe, and appropriate manner.
• Chills, labels and properly stores any unused product or leftovers.
• Prepares special event meals and requested items as directed by Food Service Project Manager.
• Track and input meals served/offered into the meal tracking systems.
• Orders food and kitchen supplies weekly from the VOA kitchen.
• Attends all meetings and Agency trainings as required.
• Direct, train, or assist other kitchen employees, temporary workers, or volunteers as assigned.
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.
• Predictable, consistent attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Occasional program volunteers
• Occasional temporary laborers in the absence of a Food Service Manager or Associate Director

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, steam and fumes, including walk-in refrigeration and freezers.
• Uses knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift.
• Stand, pivot, and walk on hard surface majority of shift.
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Full time, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Designated holidays and special events

Pay range: $19.29 - $20.00 per hour

Location

• Theodora Family Hotel, 4855 W. Colfax Ave., Denver 80204

Employee must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of self or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Employee will perform job according to applied laws. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform this role, please contact [e-mail] to begin the Interactive Process.

BENEFITS

• Vacation Time
• Separate Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• LifeLock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer

Position will Remain Open Until Filled

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE

Veterans Strongly Encouraged to Apply

Requirements

Competencies

• Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America-Colorado Branch that include

“AIRS” (Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Service).

• Models and pursues with vigor Volunteers of America- Colorado Branch three critical virtues of HHS ( Hungry, Humble, and People Smart).

Minimum Qualifications of Position

• One year related experience in cooking or similar production facility.
• Ability to read and write, following standardized recipes and production sheets.
• Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a daily shift.
• Servsafe certified or ability to acquire food safety certification within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

• At least one year high volume institutional cooking experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Clearly and respectfully communicates with Agency staff, volunteers, clients, and vendors.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.