Part Time Kitchen Coordinator; Theodora Family Hotel Program

WHAT MAKES VOA SPECIAL 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 veterans efforts to exit homelessness as well as provides a safe place for survivors of domestic violence. Wherever VOAC goes it combines relationshipbuilding volunteers and quality services to lift and support our neighbors efforts to become selfsufficient and reach their full potential.

**The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for preparing heating and serving lunch and dinner mealsprovided by the Volunteers of America Aging and Nutrition Services Center (ANS) kitchento participants of the Theodora Family Hotel program. All tasks must be performed in accordance with instructions provided as well as the standards and procedures of Volunteers of America and the Health Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares precooked meals from the ANS kitchen ensuring they are heated to the proper serving temperature

Plates and serves mealslunch and dinnerfor a high volume of individuals.

Plates and serves meals with a focus on high quality ensuring excellent presentation and participant satisfaction.

Ensures program participants have a voice and when appropriate are given the opportunity to provide feedback.

Serves guests respectfully using a TraumaInformed Approach.

Portions foods according to number of meals needed minimizing waste and leftover items.

Follow portion guidelines from the Colorado Food Program using the VOA menu a guide.

Using menu plans requisitions product and supplies to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow.

Maintains a safe clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies.

Ensures product safety always employing proper temperature controls.

Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean safe and appropriate manner.

Chills labels and properly stores any unused product or leftovers.

Prepares special event meals and requested items as directed by Food Service Project Manager.

Track and input meals served/offered into the meal tracking systems.

Orders food and kitchen supplies weekly from the VOA kitchen.

Attends all meetings and Agency trainings as required.

Direct train or assist other kitchen employees temporary workers or volunteers as assigned.

Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics.

Predictable consistent attendance.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Occasional program volunteers

Occasional temporary laborers in the absence of a Food Service Manager or Associate Director

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Frequent exposure to heat cold steam and fumes including walkin refrigeration and freezers.

Uses knives utensils and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift.

Stand pivot and walk on hard surface majority of shift.

Lift push or pull up to 50 lbs.

Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Part time (16 hours per week) Sunday and Monday 10:00 am 6:30 pm

Designated holidays and special events

Pay range: $18.81 $20.00 per hour

Location

Theodora Family Hotel 4855 W. Colfax Ave. Denver 80204

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 to begin the Interactive Process.

BENEFITS

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 Insurances

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

Competencies

Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of AmericaColorado 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 facility.

Ability to read and write following standardized recipes and production sheets.

Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations.

Ability to lift push or pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a daily shift.

Servsafe certified or ability to acquire food safety certification within 3 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications of Position

At least one year high volume institutional cooking experience.

Knowledge and Skills

Clearly and respectfully communicates with Agency staff volunteers clients and vendors.

Solid time management and organizational skills.