Kitchen Coordinator - Part-time
Kitchen Coordinator - Part-time
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Job Description
WINGS Program is seeking a dedicated and passionate Kitchen Coordinator to serve at our Safe House. With culinary passion and the drive to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most the Kitchen Coordinator develops implements and maintains the food service program and provides nutritious and delicious meals to our clients. This isnt your typical food service position - at WINGS the Kitchen Coordinator is an integral part of making our Safe Houses feel less like a shelter and more like home by providing hot fresh meals. Use your culinary skills to make a difference join WINGS today!
Objective: To develop implement and maintain the WINGS Safe House food services program for
Safe House guests.
Key Responsibilities:
Cook a variety of foods to meet the dietary requirements of WINGS guests.
Plan nutritious well-balanced meals for guests of the Safe House.
Creative meal planning given available food sources and receipt of food deliveries.
Prepare and serve dinner and other meals for guests following proper food handling procedures.
Maintain food storage areas by organizing food and removing expired items.
Submit quarterly inventory of kitchen supplies.
Order and be available for food delivery through the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Adhere by monthly budget for kitchen needs and complete monthly reports.
When needed grocery shop for specific Safe House need.
Develop implement and/or revise procedures protocols requirements and training materials for the kitchen operation.
Develop and implement periodic assessments of food service to ensure quality of service and positive outcome.
Attend administrative meetings and collaborate with other staff as needed.
Oversee volunteer workers assisting with kitchen duties.
Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.
Keep confidential any matters that involve the clients/guests facility and community.
Ability to work 20 hours per week to prepare meals when necessary some evenings and weekend as well.
Other duties as assigned.
2 years of experience in cooking for 20-50 people required.
Certification in food service sanitation preferred.
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
Excellent knowledge of nutrition.
Must be highly organized and attentive to detail.
Must have strong interpersonal problem-solving organizational and verbal and written communication skills with professional boundaries.
Must be motivated demonstrate a high level of professionalism and be able to build rapport with staff guests and volunteers.
Must have reliable transportation.
Works independently as well as on a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Excel a plus.
Wants to be part of an energetic team in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.
Part-time Benefits:
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Chicago Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- EAP
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
