Full Time Kitchen Coordinator; Theodora Family Hotel Program

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares precooked meals from the ANS kitchen, ensuring they are heated to the proper serving temperature
• Plates and serves meals—lunch and dinner—for a high volume of individuals
• Serves guests respectfully, using a Trauma-Informed Approach
• Portions foods according to number of meals needed, minimizing waste and leftover items
• Follows portion guidelines from the Colorado Food Program using the VOA menu as a guide
• Uses menu plans, requisitions product and supplies to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow
• Maintains a safe, clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies
• Ensures product safety always employing proper temperature controls
• Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean, safe, and appropriate manner
• Chills, labels and properly stores any unused product or leftovers
• Prepares special event meals and requested items as directed by Food Service Project Manager
• Tracks and inputs meals served/offered into the meal tracking systems
• Orders food and kitchen supplies weekly from the VOA kitchen

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Occasional program volunteers
• Occasional temporary laborers in the absence of a Food Service Manager or Associate Director

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequent exposure to heat, cold, steam and fumes, including walk-in refrigeration and freezers
• Uses knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift
• Stand, pivot, and walk on hard surface majority of shift
• Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. occasionally

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

• Full time, Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Designated holidays and special events

Pay Range

$19.29 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits

• Vacation Time
• Separate Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Personal Days
• Volunteer/Wellness Day
• Tuition Assistance
• Pension Plan 403b with Agency Match
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• LifeLock with Norton
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Requirements

• One year related experience in cooking or similar production facility
• Ability to read and write, following standardized recipes and production sheets
• Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a daily shift
• Servsafe certified or ability to acquire food safety certification within 3 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year high volume institutional cooking experience
• Knowledge and Skills clearly and respectfully communicates with Agency staff, volunteers, clients, and vendors
• Solid time management and organizational skills