Community Food & Nutrition Coordinator

About the role

The Community Food & Nutrition Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the Agency’s food programs while promoting wellness and nutrition education. From preparing daily meals to leading menu planning - this role ensures that every guest is welcomed with compassion, dignity, and nutritious food while overseeing the work and productivity of the kitchen staff and volunteers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop monthly menus, prepare and serve meals across programs
• Collaborate with the Day Program Supervisor to coordinate food programs including soup kitchens and pantries
• Supervise and support kitchen staff, volunteers, and interns—assigning tasks and fostering teamwork
• Complete data entry and reporting through the Regional Food Bank platform
• Processes monthly food program reports
• Oversee food pantry stocking and inventory. Orders food and food items for the Soup Kitchen, 2 Food Pantries, and Lighthouse (as needed)
• Provide life skills training in cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety to residents
• Attend required meetings and trainings; maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Transport members to medical appointments, food resources, housing opportunities, and income stabilization supports (as assigned, using agency vehicles)
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of agency mission and programs

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; at least 2-3 years of experience managing food service operations and supervising a kitchen staff
• Experience with menu planning, cooking, and serving meals for large groups
• Current Food Safety Handling Certificate or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe upon hire
• Strong knowledge of food handling regulations and experience using commercial kitchen equipment
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with NYS Health Department standards and follow standardized recipes according to federal and state nutritional guidelines
• Must demonstrate compassion and respect when working with diverse and vulnerable populations as they relate to food preparation and presentation
• Valid, clean NYS driver’s license (1+ year), with no DWI/DWAI in the past 3 years; must pass agency road test and maintain insurability
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; at least 2-3 years of experience managing food service operations and supervising a kitchen staff. Experience with menu planning, cooking, and serving meals for large groups. Current Food Safety Handling Certificate or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe upon hire. Strong knowledge of food handling regulations and experience using commercial kitchen equipment. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with NYS Health Department standards and follow standardized recipes according to federal and state nutritional guidelines. Must demonstrate compassion and respect when working with diverse and vulnerable populations as they relate to food preparation and presentation. Valid, clean NYS driver’s license (1+ year), with no DWI/DWAI in the past 3 years; must pass agency road test and maintain insurability. Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

• Menu planning
• Cooking
• Serving meals
• Supervision of kitchen staff
• Data entry and reporting
• Food safety handling
• Organizational and communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Compassion and respect
• Driving

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Retail

Pay

$21/hr

Schedule

M-F, 9 am- 5:00 pm (FT - hours may vary according to seasonal season program needs)

Application

To apply for this position, please visit our website and submit your application.