Wellness Kitchen & Nutrition Coordinator

Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc.; Stockade District (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/sick/flex days

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Telemedicine

Job summary

MHA in Ulster County, Inc. is hiring a Full Time Food Service Coordinator to work with the Wellness Services Director within a Clubhouse and psychiatric rehabilitation model. The role is 35 hours weekly with a Monday–Friday schedule and a pay rate of $21.70 per hour.

The coordinator will develop nutritious menus, ensure health regulations are met, manage shopping and supplies, and supervise food service operations while teaching cooking and nutrition to participants.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree and 2 years relevant experience in the food industry, or a High School Diploma or Equivalent and 3 years relevant experience in the food industry.
• Experience working with adults in the Mental Health or OPWDD fields is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with internal and external departments and agencies as needed.
• Ensures standards of quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Develops nutritious menus weekly or monthly.
• Meets and maintains all Board of Health regulations.
• Performs shopping and ordering of supplies (Hannaford and Sysco).
• Maintains food storage areas, keeps them clean and organized, checks expirations.
• Prepares and serves meals (breakfast, lunch, and Tuesday dinners).
• Oversees kitchen and pantry cleanliness.
• Educates participants and leads groups on cooking and nutrition.

Skills

Food service coordination

Menu planning

Nutrition knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree

High School Diploma

Job description

MHA in Ulster County, Inc. is hiring a Full Time Food Service Coordinator to work with the Wellness Services Director within a Clubhouse and psychiatric rehabilitation model. The role is 35 hours weekly with a Monday–Friday schedule and a pay rate of $21.70 per hour.

The coordinator will develop nutritious menus, ensure health regulations are met, manage shopping and supplies, and supervise food service operations while teaching cooking and nutrition to participants.