Veterans Center Food Prep Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locality premium $4.97/hour

Shift premiums: 2nd/3rd 15%

Weekend/Holidays 25%

Job summary

The Bowling Green Veterans Center, operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, seeks a knowledgeable Food Preparation Center Coordinator to lead daily food-service operations in Dietary Services. This role ensures safe, timely, sanitary, high-quality meals with a focus on independence, dignity, and compassionate care for Kentucky’s Veterans.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, with strong leadership and a commitment to serving Veterans across a hospital-like setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in institutional or healthcare food-service settings.
• Knowledge of food preparation, meal service, sanitation, and inventory practices.
• Ability to train, guide, and evaluate dietary staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily dietary staff operations.
• Oversee serving-line times, portions, temperatures, and waste.
• Supervise Cook II, Cook I, and Food Service Workers on rotating basis.
• Plan and prepare daily menus per facility needs and dietary requirements.
• Inspect menus, tray cards, and diet orders for accuracy and safety.
• Train dietary employees and evaluate performance.
• Ensure food-safety and sanitation training is current.
• Enforce rules and procedures related to food preparation and service.
• Review menus and inventory to ensure supplies of staples and dietary materials.
• Receive, store, and monitor food and supplies.
• Ensure cleaning duties are completed and area is safe and sanitary.
• Compile routine reports and records (temperature logs, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Food service knowledge

Training & coaching

Organization

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Bowling Green Veterans Center, operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, seeks a knowledgeable Food Preparation Center Coordinator to lead daily food-service operations in Dietary Services. This role ensures safe, timely, sanitary, high-quality meals with a focus on independence, dignity, and compassionate care for Kentucky’s Veterans.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, with strong leadership and a commitment to serving Veterans across a hospital-like setting.