Part-Time Community Kitchen Coordinator (Impact-Driven)

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Kitchen Coordinator to support the program kitchen serving the homeless population. You will coordinate daily meal distribution, purchase supplies, manage inventory, train volunteers, and build relationships with social service networks.

This part-time, day-shift role emphasizes safety, food-handling compliance, and collaboration with the Program Coordinator III or Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Two years related experience in community kitchens or commissaries.
• Experience coordinating with volunteers and community partners (training, compliance).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the program kitchen operations.
• Monitor commercial kitchen equipment and temperatures for safety and compliance.
• Create menus, cook and distribute nutritious meals per food safety rules.
• Train volunteers on food handling, storage and equipment use.
• Inventory food and supplies; communicate needs to supervisor.
• Assist in enforcing kitchen policies and procedures.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Planning and organization

Oral and written communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency in Salem, Oregon, seeks a Kitchen Coordinator to support the program kitchen serving the homeless population. You will coordinate daily meal distribution, purchase supplies, manage inventory, train volunteers, and build relationships with social service networks.

This part-time, day-shift role emphasizes safety, food-handling compliance, and collaboration with the Program Coordinator III or Manager.