Food Service Coordinator - Saturday-Tuesday, 10-hr Shifts

Phoenix Rescue Mission•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

We transform lives. Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ’s example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another, and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it? WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB A hands-on leader, you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and take pride in creating quality meals that nourish both body and soul. A natural teacher and coach, you enjoy training others, sharing knowledge, and helping clients build practical, transferable skills. A detail-oriented organizer, you find satisfaction in keeping operations running smoothly, from inventories to sanitation standards. A collaborative communicator, you enjoy working closely with supervisors, volunteers, and other departments to meet shared goals. A committed Christian, you are energized by serving others, living out your faith daily, and being part of a mission-driven organization. YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES You will assist with overseeing kitchen operations at the Changing Lives Center (Saturday–Sunday) and the Transforming Lives Center (Monday–Tuesday). You will coordinate with the Supervisor on the preparation, production, and delivery of meals using established procedures and processes. You will be responsible for meal production and quality control, ensuring all food served on campus meets established standards. You will receive and process GIK food donations in collaboration with the Supervisor, with strong attention to detail and stewardship. You will serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day kitchen activities involving clients and volunteers, ensuring compliance with menus, sanitation, personal hygiene, and health standards. You will train program clients and Ministry Trainees in operational kitchen functions, including proper food handling, inventory management, and supply use. You will maintain accurate food and supply inventories and order items as needed to ensure meals are completed timely and accurately. You will communicate operational needs, challenges, and deficiencies to the Supervisor and collaborate on solutions. You will coordinate with Facilities, IT, and other departments regarding equipment, space, and volunteer needs. You will ensure consistent compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and proper food preparation and handling techniques. You will lead or participate in devotions, prayers, and other organizational activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.

Requirements

You have a High School diploma or equivalent.
You have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a food production or kitchen environment.
You have knowledge of food handling protocols.
You possess ServSafe Food Management Certification or are able to obtain within 60 days of employment.
You have the ability to organize efficiently and effectively, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
You have effective oral and written communication skills.
You have excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability of coordinating activities and others and the ability to relate to a variety of people in a responsible and cooperative manner.
You have the ability to efficiently coordinate PRM resources, working effectively with management, staff, and volunteers.
You are a self-starter with the ability to adapt to a constantly changing client and volunteer staffing.
You must be reliable and punctual.
You must meet and maintain the requirements of being an approved driver of PRM vehicle for PRM business.
You have a solid and credible Christian witness and lifestyle that exemplifies Christ in character and actions.

Responsibilities

Assist with overseeing kitchen operations at the Changing Lives Center (Saturday–Sunday) and the Transforming Lives Center (Monday–Tuesday).
Coordinate with the Supervisor on the preparation, production, and delivery of meals using established procedures and processes.
Responsible for meal production and quality control, ensuring all food served on campus meets established standards.
Receive and process GIK food donations in collaboration with the Supervisor, with strong attention to detail and stewardship.
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day kitchen activities involving clients and volunteers, ensuring compliance with menus, sanitation, personal hygiene, and health standards.
Train program clients and Ministry Trainees in operational kitchen functions, including proper food handling, inventory management, and supply use.
Maintain accurate food and supply inventories and order items as needed to ensure meals are completed timely and accurately.
Communicate operational needs, challenges, and deficiencies to the Supervisor and collaborate on solutions.
Coordinate with Facilities, IT, and other departments regarding equipment, space, and volunteer needs.
Ensure consistent compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and proper food preparation and handling techniques.
Lead or participate in devotions, prayers, and other organizational activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.