Mission-Driven Kitchen Coordinator: Lead Food Service

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site clinic

Health insurance

FSA

Disability insurance

Paid family medical leave

Life insurance

401(k)

Holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator in Boone, NC. This role emphasizes leadership in food preparation, safety, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment while serving meals and events for guests and volunteers.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of kitchen experience and a ServeSafe Manager certification. Fluency in English is required and the role includes on-site work and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three to five years experience in food preparation.
• ServeSafe Manager certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to approved menus and standardized recipes, while keeping waste to a minimum.
• Put away dry stock in the storeroom, refrigerated food in the cooler, and frozen foods in the freezer when delivered by food service vendors.
• Monitor food quality using Food Safe methods as directed and apply correct cooking temperatures.
• Maintain an orderly and clean kitchen, eating and service areas, storage, and cooler/freezer facilities.
• Assist in serving meals in appropriate portions and notify Chef and Manager if quantities are low.
• Prepare and serve food and beverages to guests at caterings, special events, and banquets as scheduled.
• Maintain front of house cleanliness and refill items when stock is low.
• Assist in daily closing, cleaning, and dishwashing after meals and return dirty dishes to washing area.

Skills

Food preparation

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServeSafe Manager certification

Job description

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator in Boone, NC. This role emphasizes leadership in food preparation, safety, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen environment while serving meals and events for guests and volunteers.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of kitchen experience and a ServeSafe Manager certification. Fluency in English is required and the role includes on-site work and standard benefits.