Ada Jenkins Center - Kitchen Coordinator

Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Director, Healthy Initiatives and in accordance with the mission of the Ada Jenkins Center, the Kitchen Coordinator will oversee food production for contracted orders, community meals, and staff/board events. The coordinator organizes and monitors food acquisition and food preparation with the assistance of the Director and assistance from AJC volunteers.

Job Qualifications:

• Experience producing meals and procuring or placing food orders for events, managing staff/volunteers, and maintaining sanitation/HACCP plan.
• Minimally one year certificate from college or technical school; or 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Serv-Safe certification

Skills, Abilities, and Attributes:

• Prior experience in commercial/professional food preparation.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to set priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is required.

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a passion for the work of the Ada Jenkins Center, with a genuine commitment to the fulfillment of the agency's mission.

Job Responsibilities:

Manages the preparation of food for Community Events and contracted/catered events.

• Shops for and/or orders food from distributors for events.
• Maintains appropriate inventories and avoids food waste

• Ensures food safety, proper storage, and cleanliness
• Work with Director on menu planning for Community Events and contracted/catered events
• Provide orientation and oversight to groups or individuals renting the kitchen space.
• Schedules and trains volunteers to assist with events.
• Assist with budgeting/food costing
• Plan and assist with cooking classes as needed

Maintains Food Safety and Sanitation

Promotes and manages Healthy Eating Initiatives.

• Promotes nutritional education to assist clients establish healthy eating habits.
• Ensures items are available for clients with restricted diets.

Completes all forms and documentation, writes concise, accurate, and organized reports and correspondence according to established protocols.

• Enters all client-related data into appropriate computer system. Extracts appropriate reports as needed or required.
• Follows policies and procedures to make accurate eligibility decisions, operating within budgetary guidelines.
• Completes all forms and documentation and writes concise, accurate, and organized reports and correspondence according to established protocols.
• Monitors and maintains supplies.
• Maintains accurate personal records such as leave, work time, etc.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

The Ada Jenkins Center is committed to providing a means for job applicants who have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position:

• Ability to work without intensive supervision.
• Vision sufficient to read standard text and read a computer monitor.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, stoop, and bend routinely and manage the physical demands of food preparation.
• Manual dexterity to use hands, arms, shoulders for food preparation, chopping, cutting, etc.
• Ability to transfer pots, pans, and dishes from hot stove/oven as needed
• Body strength sufficient to lift and transfer at least 30 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to interact professionally with persons from a variety of backgrounds in a high stress environment.