What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Coordinator position at Catholic Charities of Madison?
The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.
Catholic Charities has an immediate opening for a full time Kitchen Coordinator. Under the direct supervision of the Adult Day Center Program Director, the Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the kitchen and providing assistance with activities of daily living.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a mission-driven team that makes a real difference in the lives of others!
Starting pay is $17.40 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability (working 20 hours)
- Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance (working 20 hours)
- FSAs and HSA
- 403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
- PTO (working 20 hours)
- 10 Holidays (working 20 hours)
- Employee Referral Programs
Kitchen Coordinator Principal Accountabilities
Client Services
- Provide ongoing individualized care and monitoring of dietary needs according to participant’s care plan.
- Responsible for meal preparation and clean up for clients.
- Monitor and report changes in participant’s condition and behavior to appropriate staff in a timely and accurate manner.
- Establish a supportive relationship with each participant.
- Prepare and facilitates individual and small group activities that are meaningful, purposeful and of interest to program participants.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
Program Management
- Ensure proper condition and cleanliness of kitchen, equipment and food surfaces.
- Manage general operations and inventory of the dining room and kitchen.
- Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve nutritious snacks and beverages within the program budget.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner and ensure the kitchen is incompliance with federal, state, agency funders, and Catholic Charities standards
- Assist in orientation, training, safety, and oversight of program volunteers.
Kitchen Coordinator Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- One or more years’ experience working with older adults
- Basic knowledge of kitchen operations and equipment.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Knowledge of safe food handling procedures.
- Ability to respectfully approach and provide positive redirection for individuals who have various diagnoses.
- Ability to be flexible and meet the needs of participants and the program.
- Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and tolerate medium to high physical effort including walking, standing, lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing. and /or pulling.
- Ability to follow directions, organize and prioritize work assignments
- The ability to collaborate and solve problems with co-workers to ensure quality care.
- Ability to understand and follow individual participant care plans.
- Excellent time management skills.
We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion.
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