Kitchen Coordinator (29-Hour Part-time with Benefits)

By The Hand Club For Kids is a Christian, after-school program that emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the whole child—mind, body, and soul. Located in Chicago’s most under-resourced neighborhoods, By The Hand helps children have abundant life. The culture is Christ-centered, people-focused, and results-oriented, combining love and nurture with a strong results-orientation, structured program, and growth mindset. Joining By The Hand means impacting the trajectory of generations by helping students succeed academically, practice personal accountability, and grow in their understanding of God and relationship with Jesus.

By The Hand is a not-for-profit, religious organization. Employees perform ministerial roles, including sharing the Gospel, teaching chapel, leading Bible studies, discipling students, and modeling Christ-like behavior.

About the role

Under the supervision of the Site Director, the Kitchen Coordinator will maintain State Health Standards in the kitchen, train volunteers, manage inventory, and build relationships with vendors, team members, and students.

Pay Rate: $18-19 per hour

Spiritual Requirements

• Has a personal and saving relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by a lifestyle that demonstrates the Word of God, and is in regular fellowship with other members in a Bible-believing church.
• Agrees with the By The Hand Club Doctrinal Statement and adheres to the Employee Biblical Standards of Living.
• Shows by example the importance of Scripture memorization, Bible study, prayer, witnessing, and Christian fellowship.
• Participates in weekly team prayer and devotion.
• Has completed an evangelism course and is trained and prepared to share the gospel with anyone who inquires.
• Works with leadership to monitor and enforce policies and procedures to further By The Hand's religious purpose and religious freedom.

Responsibilities

• Performs in a way consistent with the vision, mission, and culture of By The Hand, committing to excellence in every aspect of the operation.
• Models cultural values of By The Hand Club For Kids in day-to-day behavior.
• Follows all policies as outlined in the operational guide, including maintaining brand standards and ensuring 100% adherence to the Child Protection Policy.
• Participates in employee growth plans, including quarterly conversations and annual review meetings.
• Manages vendor relationships, including ordering meals and supplies according to nutrition standards and safe food handling procedures, and collecting and organizing receipts and invoices.
• Conducts inventory management, including intake of food and supply shipments, completing daily logs to track consumption, and ensuring food is stored according to proper food handling procedures.
• Manages the cleanliness of shared spaces, including the kitchen, multi-purpose room, and pantry.
• Partners with team members and volunteers to serve 400+ students daily.
• Trains volunteer and staff workers on proper food handling procedures.
• Monitors equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition and notifies the supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Skills

• Christ-like servant leadership with a sense of calling and modeling of Biblical principles.
• Passion and commitment for urban student transformation, confidence to lead in challenging situations, and belief that all children can learn.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills with an orientation toward results, action, impact, and influence.
• Ability to work both as a team player and independently.
• Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and multitask effectively.
• Outstanding time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with team members, students, and volunteers.
• Mathematical skills, including basic calculations and application of math concepts.
• Computer and keyboarding skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills, with professionalism.
• Knowledge of nutrition services, including child nutrition and Health Department guidelines.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the Site Director.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred.
• Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM).
• Three years of experience in food service; experience with school nutrition programs preferred.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily in a kitchen setting.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to speak, listen, walk, and stand for extended periods of time.
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds.