Food Service Coordinator
About The Position
The Food Service Coordinator manages and coordinates food service functions for Lord of Life Lutheran Church within the Resources Department. The position reports to the Resources Executive Director and supervises Kitchen Support Volunteers. This is a part-time, non-exempt role working 24–28 hours per week, with hours varying according to need. The coordinator manages the kitchen and its supplies and equipment, maintains cleanliness and food safety, and plans and coordinates food for church events. Events include funerals, special events, fundraising events, Sunday coffee and donuts, and Lenten/Soup Suppers. The role also handles kitchen-related tracking, billing, expense coding, and vendor coordination, and recruits, coordinates, and trains volunteers and staff in appropriate food-handling procedures. The position aims to create a positive experience for guests. Work is performed in the church kitchen, including areas with freezers, serving lines, cooking, and hot and cold cleaning surfaces, as well as in shared office space outside the kitchen. The role requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and weekends, often on short notice; workdays may vary in length. Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 pounds, loading and unloading food, and standing for extended periods.
Requirements
- Certification from the State of Minnesota’s Department of Health.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and load and unload food.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends, often on short notice, and to adapt to changing demands.
Nice To Haves
- Commercial food service experience in cooking, planning, serving, kitchen management, and maintenance is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage kitchen supplies and accessories, kitchen equipment, cleaning, and food safety.
- Plan menus and coordinate food purchasing and preparation for funerals, special events, fundraising events, Sunday coffee and donuts, and Lenten/Soup Suppers.
- Complete kitchen-related administrative work, including tracking, billing, and expense coding.
- Work with appropriate kitchen vendors.
- Recruit, coordinate, and train volunteers and staff in appropriate food-handling procedures.
- Create a positive experience for guests.
- Supervise Kitchen Support Volunteers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
