Kitchen Coordinator - ARCHES Lodge - Day - Part Time

Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency•Salem, OR

1d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

MWVCAA invests in people and their futures to reduce the impacts of poverty. We envision a just future, where our communities are empowered to reach positive outcomes and everyone is respected for their infinite worth. Working at MWVCAA means becoming part of a mission-driven community dedicated to equity, dignity, and opportunity for all. We offer competitive pay, a rich company culture that values diversity, and an array of benefits - but we consider the best benefit here to be the reward of helping those in our community live better lives. Come find meaningful work and bring your skills as a Kitchen Coordinator. Your main responsibilities will be working collaboratively with the agency and community partners for the organization and implementation of the program kitchen, which provides food services for the area's homeless population. This position will be responsible for facilitating daily meal distribution, purchasing and organizing supplies, inventory tracking and reporting, scheduling and training volunteers, and establishing and maintaining relationships within social service networks. This team offers a lot of growth opportunities and professional development through hands-on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years related experience working in community/commissary kitchens; experience coordinating with volunteers and community partners (program compliance, volunteer training and oversight, social service collaboration).
Driver license, vehicle available for use on the job and acceptable DMV record for previous three years required.
Candidate must pass a comprehensive MWVCAA background screening prior to employment.
Basic Life Support/First Aid Certification is required within first 30 days of hire.
Food Handler's Card or ability to obtain within 30 days.
ServSafe Food Manager Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days.
Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.
Basic proficiencies in Microsoft Office (including Outlook), videoconferencing platforms, and web tools.
Must possess excellent planning, organization and time management skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in written form.
Demonstrates tact, diplomacy and empathy when communicating with clients, staff and program partners.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless.

Responsibilities

Provides coordination and support for the program kitchen.
Monitors the operation of commercial kitchen equipment and regularly checks temperatures to ensure safety and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Creates menus and prepares, cooks, and distributes nutritious food in compliance with all food safety rules and regulations.
Trains volunteers on proper procedures for food handling, food storage, and handling and maintaining kitchen equipment, including commercial appliances.
Conducts inventory of food, serving material, and food storage materials and communicates supply needs to the Program Coordinator III or Manager.
Assists in the implementation and oversight of all kitchen policies and procedures.
Maintains full compliance with all federal, state, grant program and funding requirements, setting high standards for service quality and performance. Complies with Food Safety & Sanitation Codes.
Establishes and maintains an active working relationship with: social service partners (churches, clubs & organizations), vendors/distributors, public health department(s), and county officials.
Promotes a safe and healing environment for clients and victims of extreme trauma.
Employs de-escalation techniques and makes quick decisions in response to guest or client incidents.
Maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and coworkers at all times.
Attends and engages in required annual trainings.
Complies with MWVCAA safety and personnel policies, including punctuality and attendance.