Kitchen Coordinator- The ARCHES Lodge

The ARCHES Project wants a Kitchen Coordinator to join their team! The Kitchen Coordinator II is responsible for working collaboratively with the agency and community partners for the organization and implementation of the program kitchen, which provides food services for the area's homeless population. This position will be responsible for facilitating daily meal distribution, purchasing and organizing supplies, inventory tracking and reporting, scheduling and training volunteers, and establishing and maintaining relationships within social service networks.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED

• At least two years related experience working in community/commissary kitchens; experience coordinating with volunteers and community partners (program compliance, volunteer training and oversight, social service collaboration); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Preferences given to applicants who have experience working with people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and REGISTRATIONS

• Driver qualifications status is required for this position. Driver license, vehicle available for use on the job and acceptable DMV record for previous three years required.

• Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.

• Up to date Food Handlers and Food Manager Certification, or ability to obtain certifications within 60 days of employment.

• CPR/First Aid Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Basic proficiencies in computers, MS Office products, database software, and web tools.

• Must possess excellent planning, organization and time management skills.

• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.

• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and empathy when communicating with clients, staff and program partners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 

Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

• Provides coordination and support for the program kitchen.

• Monitors the operation of commercial kitchen equipment and regularly checks temperatures to ensure safety and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.

• Creates menus and prepares, cooks, and distributes nutritious food in compliance with all food safety rules and regulations.

• Trains volunteers on proper procedures for food handling, food storage, and handling and maintaining kitchen equipment, including commercial appliances.

• Conducts inventory of food, serving material, and food storage materials and communicates supply needs to the Program Coordinator III or Manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory duties in this position.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Maintains calm dispositions and regulates emotions when clients, staff, or others may become escalated.

• Regulates emotions and handles pressure of frequent demands for attention, time and work tasks.

• Personally responsive to urgent situations, which could require travel for on-site interventions.

• Attends and engages in required annual trainings.

• Specific vision abilities are required of this position. Frequently required to hear and speak.

• Use of kitchen equipment including, but not limited to range, oven, steamer, dishwasher, and various kitchen utensils.

• Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Employee must be able to stand and move around for up to 8 hours a day.

• Manual dexterity for handling office and kitchen equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires on-site work and is not eligible for remote work.

• Close quarters, often with a client population experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and/or severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unpredictable behavior.

• Indoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands.

• Work environment is occasionally warm, humid and temperatures vary.

• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.

• Occasional exposure to biohazards requiring frequent use of PPE such as gloves, masks, eye protection, protective clothing and shoes or boots.

• Occasional exposure to animals and animal dander.

MWVCAA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, veterans, and people with disabilities or any other protected category. We welcome all people to join us in achieving our Mission. If you require any assistance in the application process, or reasonable accommodations to perform the essential duties of the position, please notify a member of our team at (503) 585-6232.