Part Time Kitchen Coordinator

Volunteers of America Colorado•Lakewood, CO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kitchen Coordinator supports the health and well-being of participants at the Lakewood Navigation Center by ensuring consistent delivery of nutritious meals. The role prepares, heats, plates, and serves lunch and dinner meals provided by the Volunteers of America Aging and Nutrition Services kitchen. Meals are an important part of the center’s holistic care approach, nourishing participants and supporting their overall wellness. The coordinator follows applicable guidelines, Volunteers of America standards and procedures, and Health Department requirements. Attention to food safety, meal quality, accurate portioning, and respectful, trauma-informed service is essential. The position also supports efficient kitchen operations through supply requisitions and ordering, meal tracking, equipment care, and maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. It may include preparing food for special events and supporting or training kitchen staff, temporary workers, and volunteers. This is a part-time position at the Lakewood Navigation Center, 8000 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80203. The expected schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with possible additional coverage as needed. The pay range is $19.29–$21.00 per hour. The role has occasional supervisory responsibility for program volunteers.

Requirements

One year of related experience in cooking or similar production facilities.
Ability to read and write well enough to follow a menu.
Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds multiple times during a shift.
Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift and visually and auditorily monitor the dining environment.
ServSafe certification, or ability to obtain certification within three months of hire.
Clearly and respectfully communicate verbally and in writing with stakeholders.
Solid time-management and organizational skills.
Model Volunteers of America–Colorado Branch’s AIRS attributes: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Service.
Pursue the organization’s HHS virtues: Hungry, Humble, and People Smart.

Nice To Haves

One year of high-volume institutional food service experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and heat precooked meals from the Aging and Nutrition Services kitchen to proper serving temperatures.
Plate and serve high-quality lunch and dinner meals to a high volume of participants, with appealing presentation.
Portion meals accurately according to program needs, minimize waste, and follow Colorado Food Program guidelines.
Serve meals respectfully using a trauma-informed approach and encourage participant feedback when appropriate.
Requisition food and supplies using Volunteers of America menu plans.
Order food and kitchen supplies weekly from the Volunteers of America kitchen.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment in accordance with health and safety protocols.
Control food temperatures and store unused items appropriately.
Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and appropriately.
Prepare meals for special events as directed by the Food Service Project Manager.
Track and record meals served in the designated system.
Attend required meetings and agency training.
Support and train kitchen staff, temporary workers, and volunteers as assigned.
Uphold the Social Work Code of Ethics in all responsibilities.
Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
Perform additional duties as assigned.