Kitchen Coordinator

Job Description

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Would you like to use your culinary skills for Ministry?  If so, the Kitchen Coordinator position may be your Career with Impact!

The Kitchen Coordinator prepares and serves food for Samaritan’s Purse employees and guests. Follows nutritional and sanitary standards using menus and recipes approved by the Food Services Manager, while adhering to all policies including minimum waste, food safety, and sanitation. Oversees kitchen production in coordination with the Kitchen Manager on a shift basis as needed.

Schedule:  Monday thru Friday; 7:00 – 3:30 with occasional special events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Prepares and serves food according to approved menus and standardized recipes, while keeping waste to a minimum.
• Puts away dry stock in the storeroom, refrigerated food in the cooler, and frozen foods in the freezer when delivered by food service vendors. Ensures proper dating, rotation, and storage.
• Monitors food quality using Food Safe methods as directed. Applies correct cooking temperatures.
• Helps maintain an orderly clean kitchen, eating and service areas, storage, and cooler/freezer facilities.
• Assists in serving meals in appropriate portions. Notifies Chef and Manager if quantities are low.
• Prepares and serves food and beverages to guests at caterings, special events, and banquets as scheduled.
• Maintains cleanliness and appearance of front of house. Refills items and alerts manager when stock is low.
• Assists in daily closing, cleaning, and dishwashing after meals. Collects and returns dirty dishes to washing area.
• Removes trash and breaks down boxes. Sweeps and mops floors.
• Keeps Food Service Manager apprised of problems or situations that may arise, such as product shortages, special orders, repairs, or maintenance needs.
• Assists in submitting biweekly orders to food vendors. Maintains a working knowledge of websites and relationships with food distributors to fulfill tasks to completion.
• Monitors prep list and kitchen tasks to ensure proper quality and timing.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in food preparation.
• “ServeSafe” manager certification required.

Benefit Package including:

• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• Term Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time