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Kitchen Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen , ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals. This position reports to the Program Director.
General Responsibilities:
- All staff of the WLP will uphold the established Mission Statement and Core Values of the WLP
- All staff will attend meetings pertinent to their position at the WLP
- All staff will work with other team members to support overall WLP operations including administrative, direct service and maintenance of the facility
- All staff will maintain staff, volunteer, donor and guest confidentiality
- All staff will participate in WLP community holiday celebrations and events and the Saturday direct service rotation
Direct Service:
- Manage the WLP kitchen operations at least four days a week. Work week is Tuesday through Saturday.
Operations:
- Open and ensure daily breakfast buffet is prepared and opened on time
- Coordinate the prepare and cooking of lunch four days a week for 120 + people
- Manage and motivate rotating volunteers to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
- Plan nutritious daily menus and communicate menus to staff, volunteers, and guests
- Work with Nutrition, Diabetic, and Weight Management programs to ensure healthy meals for all
- Procure and purchase all food as well as and cleaning supplies
- Monitor purchases and maintain monthly food budget
- On days not in the kitchen, ensure staff and volunteers have what they need to prepare and cook lunch
- Solicit food donations and catering groups, in consultation with the Volunteer Manager
- Monitor and participate in general upkeep and maintenance of the kitchen, pantry, equipment, and storage areas and report problems to the Program Director
Administrative:
- Maintain certification as a Serve Safe Manager
- Monitor help to ensure compliance with Serve Safe standards
- Keep database updated with daily information such as food prepared, number of women served, volunteer hours, and in-kind food donations
- Submit monthly data reports to the Program Director
Supervision:
- Supervise Assistant position in his/her role in the organization
- Provide written performance evaluations of all direct reports
- Supervise volunteers and interns assigned working in the kitchen
- Perform other tasks assigned by the Program Director as needed
Celebrations:
- Assist in menu planning, as appropriate, for Women's Lunch Place special events
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commitment to working with homeless women and experience with diverse groups of people
- Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently
- Commitment to a team approach of working with staff, volunteers and guests
- Experience in meal planning and preparation for 120+ guests
- Ability to coordinate and supervise volunteers
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience managing operations
- Ability to lift 20 pounds and ability to stand for at least four consecutive hours
- Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License
The Women's Lunch Place offers a rewarding work environment with competitive salary, generous benefits and a strong commitment to diversity in its workforce and programs. The Women's Lunch Place does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
Please submit resumes to Laura Booth, Director of Programs, Women's Lunch Place, 67 Newbury Street, Boston MA 02116, or e-mail HR@womenslunchplace.org or fax to 617-267-6803. No phone calls please.