Kitchen Coordinator

To develop implement and maintain the WINGS Safe House food services program ensuring nutritious and well-prepared meals for all guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan nutritious well-balanced meals for Safe House guests creatively utilizing available food sources and scheduled food deliveries.

Prepare cook and serve a variety of meals for WINGS guests that meet dietary requirements in compliance with all food safety and handling standards.

Maintain kitchen and food storage areas including organizing inventory and removing expired or unusable items.

Complete and submit quarterly inventories of kitchen supplies and place orders through the Greater Chicago Food Depository including availability to receive deliveries.

Adhere to the approved monthly budget for kitchen needs and complete monthly reports.

Grocery shop as needed to meet specific Safe House needs.

Develop implement and update kitchen procedures protocols requirements and training materials; conduct periodic food service assessments to ensure quality of service and positive outcomes.

Attend administrative meetings and collaborate with other staff as needed.

Provide direction to volunteers assisting with kitchen duties.

Comply with all mandated reporting requirements including immediate reporting of suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Family Services and maintain confidentiality of all client facility and community-related information in accordance with agency policy and law.

Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexibility for some evening and weekend shifts.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• One to two years of experience in food preparation cooking or kitchen operations in a high-volume kitchen environment such as a residential facility school shelter or similar institutional setting serving approximately 30-50 individuals required.
• Certification in food service sanitation preferred.
• Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
• Excellent knowledge of nutrition.
• Must have strong interpersonal problem-solving organizational and verbal and written communication skills with professional boundaries.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Highly motivated organized and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced ever-changing environment; builds effective relationships with staff guests and volunteers; and works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel skills a plus).

Full-time Benefits:

403b Retirement Plan

403b Employer Match

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

EAP