Food Services Coordinator

Boston Public Health Commission•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in the daily running of a high-volume institutional kitchen and all off-site locations, preparing and cooking over 1800 meals per day. This role involves inventory control, supply ordering, staff scheduling, meal preparation, and supervision/training of kitchen staff and client workers. The coordinator is responsible for progress reports, evaluations, sanitation practices, food rotation, and equipment maintenance. They also collaborate with job placement staff and work within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance participant training. Additionally, they assist volunteer food groups and attend regular staff meetings.

Requirements

Five (5) years progressive experience in production kitchen required
Requires working on Thanksgiving and Christmas Days, as well as other holidays when schedule requires.
Must possess and maintain all required certifications and trainings.
Servsafe certificate required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Strong written and verbal skills required.

Nice To Haves

A.D. or BA/BS in Culinary Arts, Restaurant and / or Food Service preferred.
Valid MA drivers license with good driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in daily running of high-volume institutional kitchen and all off site locations and the preparation and cooking of 1800+ meals per day.
Responsible for weekly inventory control and ordering of supplies.
Responsible for scheduling of all staff.
Assists in preparing meal.
Provides supervision and training to assigned staff, including Cooks and Kitchen Assistants.
Provides on the job training and supervision to kitchen client workers.
Prepares weekly time sheets and employment paperwork.
Responsible for on going progress reports and evaluations of all participants.
Ensures and oversees proper sanitation practices in food preparation ad cooking, as well as prep areas.
Responsible for proper food rotation, labeling and dating of food, where appropriate.
Responsible for scheduling maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment.
Collaborates with job placement staff to ensure job readiness of participants.
Works in multi-disciplinary team approach with case managers, cooks and other social services and health services departments of the shelter to enhance individualized training for participants.
Assists volunteer food groups with food preparation and service as needed.
Attends bi-weekly kitchen staff meetings and weekly food production meetings.
Performs other duties as required.