Part Time Kitchen Coordinator

Volunteers-of-America; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 55,400,000 - 60,174,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation 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 part-time Kitchen Coordinator for the Lakewood Navigation Center. The role involves preparing, heating, and serving meals from the ANS kitchen, ensuring safe temperatures and appealing presentation for a high volume of participants.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed service, accurate portioning, and adherence to Colorado Food Program guidelines, with duties including ordering and food prep for events and staff training as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in cooking or similar production facilities.
• Ability to read and write to follow a menu.
• Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations.
• ServSafe certification or ability to acquire within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and heat precooked meals from the ANS kitchen to proper serving temperatures.
• Plate and serve lunch and dinner meals for a high volume of participants with appealing presentation.

Skills

Cooking experience

Menu literacy

Basic math

ServSafe certification

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Job description

Why Volunteers of America?

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 plays a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of participants at the Lakewood Navigation Center by ensuring the consistent delivery of nutritious meals. This position is responsible for preparing, heating, and serving lunch and dinner meals provided by the Volunteers of America Aging and Nutrition Services (ANS) kitchen. These meals are a key component of our holistic care approach, helping to nourish individuals and promote overall wellness.

All duties must be carried out in alignment with the guidelines provided, as well as the standards and procedures established by Volunteers of America and the Health Department. Attention to food safety, quality, and respectful service is essential to maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for those we serve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and heat precooked meals from the ANS kitchen to proper serving temperatures.
• Plate and serve high-quality lunch and dinner meals for a high volume of participants, ensuring appealing presentation and satisfaction.
• Portion meals accurately based on program needs, minimizing waste and adhering to Colorado Food Program guidelines.
• Serve meals respectfully using a Trauma-Informed Approach, ensuring participants feel valued and heard.
• Encourage participant feedback when appropriate to improve meal service.
• Requisition of food and supplies using VOA menu plans to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment, following all health and safety protocols.
• Ensure food safety through proper temperature control and storage of unused items.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
• Prepare meals for special events as directed by the Food Service Project Manager.
• Track and record meals served in the designated system.
• Order food and kitchen supplies weekly from the VOA kitchen.
• Attend required meetings and agency training.
• Support and train kitchen staff, temporary workers, and volunteers as assigned.
• Uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics in all responsibilities.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Occasional program volunteers

Pay Range: $19.29-$21.00 /hour

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Part time; Saturday and Sunday 10am-6:30pm with possible additional coverage as needed

Location

8000 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80203

Benefit eligibility is based on job type/status

• 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 Insurance
• 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

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.

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 facilities.
• Ability to read and write to follow menu.
• Ability to follow basic kitchen mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds multiple times during a shift. Stand for 8-hour shift, and visually, auditorily monitor milieu dining.
• ServSafe certified or ability to acquire certification within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One-year high volume institutional food service experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Clearly and respectfully communicates with all stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.