Kitchen Coordinator

Compass Regional Hospice•Centreville, MD

About The Position

For over forty years Compass, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, has provided comprehensive, professional, and compassionate care while supporting our patients, caregivers, and families who are facing life-limiting diagnosis or loss. Compass provides Hospice, Palliative, and Grief services in Caroline, Kent, and Queen Anne's Counties. We would like to invite you to make a difference. While we feel that working in this industry is a calling and we know that it is not something that everyone will consider, when joining the team at Compass you are fulfilling a role that is much larger than any one person. Our positions are designed to support one another so that we can focus on what matters the most – providing excellent care to our patients, caregivers and their families during a most sacred time. Kitchen Coordinator Role Description The Kitchen Coordinator manages all kitchen operations at the Barnette Center, ensuring nutritious and high-quality meals are prepared and served according to strict safety and sanitation standards. This role involves recipe-based food preparation, maintaining inventory, purchasing supplies, and upholding fiscal responsibility, as well as occasionally preparing meals for other hospice services.

Requirements

Certification in Safe Food Handling or a willingness to obtain certification, required.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of cost analysis, budget, and fiscal responsibility, as they pertain to kitchen operations.
Able to evaluate and monitor expenses related to kitchen supplies and meal preparation, ensuring financial efficiencies.
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, ethical conduct, and sound judgment.
Must have the ability and skills required for safe operation of kitchen tools, appliances, and equipment.
Capacity to respond quickly in fast-paced and changing environments.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent customer service skills and philosophy.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Must be physically ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of dietary requirements for individuals with advanced disease, preferred.
Experience working with volunteers, preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the implementation of healthy and safe work practices.
Skilled in preparing a wide variety of foods from scratch, consistently following recipes with accuracy while preparing and serving items featured on the recommended Hospice Center menu.
Ensure meals, snacks, and beverages are prepared and served safely, adhering strictly to proper sanitation techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
Ensure established sanitation and food preparation practices and procedures are followed.
Ensure the safe storage and disposal of all food and beverages.
Maintain grocery lists to meet food and supply needs, to ensure adequate stock is always available.
Purchase food and supplies, practicing fiscal responsibility and budget awareness.
Establish and maintain an inventory system for kitchen supplies
Prepare meals for bereavement support groups as requested by the Director of Support Services.
Collaborate closely with direct supervisor to develop comprehensive processes, guidelines, and procedures that support effective kitchen operations as needs arise.
Adhere to and enforce all processes, guidelines, procedures.
Alerts direct supervisor to any repairs or maintenance needs for kitchen appliances and equipment.
Work collaboratively with the Volunteer Coordinator to arrange and schedule training sessions for kitchen volunteers, as needed.
Provide mentorship and conduct thorough orientation for all new kitchen volunteers to ensure preparedness, as needed.
Act as the primary point of contact for kitchen volunteers, addressing their questions and needs.