Assistant Dining Services Coordinator

Divided Sky Foundation•Ludlow, VT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Divided Sky Foundation is looking for an energetic, organized, food-safety conscious, and mission-driven Assistant Dining Services Coordinator to join our exceptional team and help support recovery work that changes lives. Our approach is rooted in a 12-step, abstinence-based model and grounded in the belief that recovery is not only possible, but that it can also be meaningful, connected, creative, and joyful. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who loves people, cares deeply about service, and enjoys bringing order, heart, and follow-through to important work. In this role, you will use your exceptional kitchen and food-safety knowledge to plan and create nutritious meals for our guests. You will be part of a dedicated, high-energy team that believes in showing up for one another and for the people we serve. We value enthusiasm, integrity, kindness, perseverance, professionalism, and a strong sense of shared purpose. If you are experienced in a kitchen and find meaning in helping others thrive, we would love to hear from you! Our work is serious, meaningful, and deeply human, but it is also filled with moments of joy, connection, music, gratitude, and celebration. We believe recovery opens the door to a fuller life, and our team works every day to help make that possible. As Assistant Dining Services Coordinator, you will support individuals on their recovery journey by planning and creating nutritious meals and maintaining an orderly and clean kitchen. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is dependable, enjoys cooking and wants to support mission-driven work. This role reports to our Dining Services Coordinator. We also believe in caring for the people who care for the mission. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and retirement planning, with generous paid time off, including Wellness Days.

Requirements

Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently
Ability to maintain adequate inventory levels.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as recipes, ingredient lists, safety rules, and policy and procedure manuals.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Flexible team player.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Allergen Awareness Certificate and Serv-Safe certified (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire), maintain certification while employed by DSF.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in high-volume institutional food service, healthcare, shelter, school food service, or commercial kitchen.
Proficiency in food service sanitation, proper food handling, and preparation.
Full-time equivalent kitchen experience in a health care facility preferred.
Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with guests, volunteers, vendors, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Must have or obtain within 30 days of hire obtain first aid and CPR card.
MS Office proficiency including MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience coordinating or leading kitchen service preferred.
Full-time equivalent kitchen experience in a health care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan menus that are flavorful, nourishing and reflective of seasonal selections
Provide oversight for guests with special dietary needs. Maintain list with current guests’ dietary needs in kitchen in a visible location for all kitchen staff.
Order food, kitchen supplies, and cleaning products with consideration of budget and dietary guidelines.
Facilitate monthly baking hands on educational classes with guests.
Implement and oversee kitchen and dining room cleaning and equipment maintenance schedule.
Ensure continued high level of kitchen standard of cleanliness.
Approve time off requests and timesheets as needed when acting in the Dining Services Coordinator’s absence.
Other duties as delegated and assigned by the Dining Service Coordinator.
Must adhere to and respect all DSRRP policies regarding past, present or future guests’ identity, address and presenting problems.