Production & Inventory Coordinator

Kendal System Careers; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b Retirement Account

403b Matching Up to 5%

5% Employer Retirement Grant

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Education Grant- Application

Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance

Holiday Pay - 8 Holidays Per Year

Life insurance Paid By Kendal

Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time Off

Referral Program

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Kendal at Lexington is seeking a dedicated kitchen operations associate to join our dining team. This full-time role supports inventory management, food ordering, and production on a busy kitchen line.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure meals are prepared efficiently, minimize waste, and deliver a superior dining experience for residents, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years of commercial kitchen or restaurant cooking experience.
• Experience with food ordering and inventory management.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage food inventory and ordering for daily meal production.
• Prepare food orders and calculate quantities from menus and recipes.
• Monitor inventory levels, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Receive deliveries, check quality and accuracy, communicate with vendors.
• Assist with food preparation on the kitchen line when needed.
• Coordinate catering menus, supplies, and special events.
• Build relationships with vendors and explore new products.
• Work with the Executive Chef to maintain food quality and consistency.
• Improve inventory and ordering processes for efficiency.

Skills

Food ordering

Inventory management

Kitchen cooking

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality or culinary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Rate of Pay - $26.11-$27.75 based on experience

About the Position

This position combines kitchen experience, inventory management, food ordering, and production support. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, has strong organizational skills, and takes pride in maintaining quality while minimizing food waste and controlling costs.

Working closely with our Executive Chef and dining team, you will help ensure our kitchens are properly stocked, meals are prepared efficiently, and residents receive an exceptional dining experience.

What You'll Do

• Manage food inventory and ordering to ensure the kitchen has the supplies needed for daily meal production.
• Prepare food orders and calculate quantities based on menus, recipes, and production needs.
• Monitor inventory levels, reduce food waste, and help control food costs.
• Receive deliveries, check products for quality and accuracy, and communicate with vendors regarding discrepancies.
• Assist with food preparation and cooking on the kitchen line when needed.
• Help coordinate catering menus, supplies, and special events.
• Build relationships with food vendors and explore new products and menu options.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef and dining team to maintain food quality and consistency.
• Help improve inventory and ordering processes to make kitchen operations more efficient.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Hospitality or culinary education is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 2 years of commercial kitchen or restaurant cooking experience.
• Experience with food ordering, inventory management, and recipe preparation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for most of the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment.
• 403b Retirement Account
• 403b Matching Up to 5%
• 5% Employer Retirement Grant
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Education Grant- Application Requirements
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Hardship Funds Program - Application Requirements
• Holiday Pay - 8 Holidays Per Year
• Life insurance Paid By Kendal
• Paid Family Leave (PFL)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time Off
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Experience

Required

Food Ordering, Inventory Management

2 years: Commercial Kitchen or Restaurant Cooking

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