What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Manager / Food Services Coordinator position at Grayson Crisis Center?
he Crisis Center is seeking a dependable, organized Kitchen Manager / Food Services Coordinator to oversee all aspects of kitchen and food-service operations for our residential shelter.
This position is responsible for meal planning and preparation, grocery purchasing, inventory, food donations, sanitation, food-safety compliance, kitchen organization, recordkeeping, and coordination of staff or volunteers assisting with food service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals for shelter residents and children
- Manage food inventory, grocery purchasing, and kitchen supplies
- Coordinate and organize food donations
- Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized kitchen
- Follow food-safety and health requirements
- Monitor food costs and reduce unnecessary waste
- Maintain refrigerators, freezers, pantry areas, and kitchen equipment
- Coordinate meal preparation and kitchen responsibilities with staff and volunteers
- Maintain required kitchen records, receipts, menus, and food-safety documentation
- Accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies when reasonably possible
- Work collaboratively with shelter staff to meet changing resident needs
- Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous kitchen, food-service, restaurant, institutional cooking, or similar experience preferred
- Knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, and food-safety practices
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
- Ability to obtain required food-handler or food-manager certification
- Ability to work respectfully with adults and children experiencing crisis
The ideal candidate is reliable, flexible, compassionate, and able to maintain an efficient and welcoming kitchen environment while supporting the mission of the Crisis Center.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15