Kitchen Coordinator

Now Hiring a Kitchen Coordinator

The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for overseeing day-to-day kitchen coordination ensuring smooth operations sanitation standards and consistent workflows while supporting kitchen staff as needed. This role also supports the gardening team when needed including assisting with composting and related initiatives.

JOIN BAKER CREEK

Join Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds on a mission to provide a sustainable food supply for everyone. Founded in 1998 by Jere Gettle our passion for preserving heirloom varieties is alive and thriving. Our Mansfield Missouri headquarters features trial gardens greenhouses a vegan restaurant a pioneer village and a seed store offering one of the largest selections of 19th-century heirloom seeds. Be part of our team and help cultivate the future of sustainable agriculture.

WHAT MAKES WORKING AT BAKER CREEK DIFFERENT

Baker Creek isnt a typical workplace. Our headquarters blends gardens greenhouses a vegan restaurant and vibrant festivals that create a one-of-a-kind environment for our team. While your primary focus will be coordinating daily kitchen operations and supporting the kitchen team you will also collaborate with a wide variety of teams and projects including working closely with the gardening team and supporting sustainability efforts like composting and waste reduction.

We are an on-site all-hands-on-deck organization. Every day brings something new so flexibility and a passion for variety are key. If you thrive on creativity teamwork and meaningful work you will love it here.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE

Embark on a rewarding career with Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. and contribute to preserving seed diversity and food security. We believe in the right to save share and trade seeds empowering farmers gardeners and communities. Join us and work with a passionate team dedicated to providing nutrient-dense delicious food for all. Apply now and grow with us!

• On-site full-time role at our Mansfield MO
• Health Insurance Baker Creek covers 100% of the employee cost!
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hands-on training and opportunities to grow your skills across departments

WHAT WILL I DO

As a Kitchen Coordinator you will:

• Coordinate daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth efficient meal service and overall kitchen workflow
• Serve as the primary point of contact for kitchen scheduling needs including coordinating kitchen employee rotations and coverage as needed
• Step in to assist with food preparation or kitchen tasks during high-volume periods or staff absences when necessary
• Assist with inventory tracking and communicate supply needs to appropriate personnel
• Act as a liaison between the kitchen and gardening teams to support coordination and collaboration
• Support composting efforts including proper food waste sorting handling and transfer to the gardening team
• Assist the gardening team during downtime or as needed with basic garden support activities
• Participate in sustainability and environmental initiatives that support both kitchen and garden operations

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience in a kitchen food service or culinary environment is preferred.
• Experience coordinating staff schedules kitchen operations or workflow is required.
• Familiarity with food safety sanitation standards and basic kitchen equipment is required.

Sound like the right place for you Apply now to join our growing team!

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