Culinary Operations & Purchasing Coordinator at Kommissary

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Dec, 25

Salary

78000.0

Posted On

01 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Vendor Management, Organizational Skills, Data Entry, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Culinary Expertise, Inventory Management, Budgeting, Forecasting, Food Safety Compliance, Analytical Skills, Collaboration

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Job Title: Culinary Operations & Purchasing Coordinator Reports to: DOO Location: LIC, NY and Bronx, NY About Kommissary: Kommissary is a social enterprise on a mission to spread joy through food. We deliver high volumes of diverse, high-quality meals to New Yorkers. As a proud minority-owned business, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion and foster a collaborative workplace. Role Overview: The Culinary Operations & Purchasing Coordinator is a vital cross-functional role responsible for ensuring the seamless administrative, logistical, and operational support of kitchen and culinary services. This position blends culinary expertise with strong administrative and purchasing skills to support chefs, kitchen staff, and executive leadership in a dynamic food service environment. Key responsibilities include managing procurement of food and kitchen supplies, maintaining vendor relationships, coordinating culinary schedules and events, supporting executive-level initiatives, and performing high-accuracy data entry and reporting. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of kitchen workflows, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to multitask across administrative and culinary operations. This role requires a proactive problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and can navigate both front- and back-of-house challenges with professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: Oversee purchasing and inventory management for kitchen operations Coordinate vendor communications, order tracking, and cost control Provide administrative and executive assistant support to culinary leadership Manage schedules, meetings, catering logistics, and kitchen events Maintain accurate records, reports, and data entry across inventory and operations Support compliance with food safety, health, and internal audit requirements Act as liaison between culinary staff, suppliers, and executive management Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and tracking kitchen expenditures Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management, preferably in food production or hospitality. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage vendor relationships effectively. Proficiency in procurement systems and inventory management tools; experience with traceability systems is a plus. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and an analytical mindset. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including kitchen, inventory, and operations. Strong administrative background, including executive support and data entry. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with vendors and internal stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm, professional demeanor. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace. Culinary training or food service background. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred. Fluency in English is required; bilingual in Spanish is a plus. What We Offer: Competitive salary: $65,000–$78,000 per year. Health insurance, PTO, and professional development opportunities. A mission-driven, inclusive workplace with growth opportunities. Physical Demands: This position requires on-site presence as an essential function of the role and will require travel to LIC, NY and Bronx, NY. Consistent and predictable on-site presence is required for ongoing business continuity, professional development and effective collaboration with colleagues and management. For this position, an on-site presence is required at any of our locations depending on the needs of the Director of Operations. Continually operates a computer, keyboard and mouse, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, and mobile Smartphone device. Constantly positions self to comfortably maintain computer equipment. May occasionally be required to move about in an office setting or position office equipment weighing between 10-25 pounds. Must be able to perform the duties required to cook in a high volume kitchen (including, but not limited to, operating kitchen equipment, standing for long hours, bending, squatting, lifting up to 50 lbs., etc.). Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. The person in this position frequently communicates with other people. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is subject to change at any time. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. E-Verify Notice: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Equal Employment Opportunity: Kommissary does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Kommissary is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at HR@kommissary.com.

Responsibilities

The Culinary Operations & Purchasing Coordinator manages procurement of food and kitchen supplies, maintains vendor relationships, and coordinates culinary schedules and events. This role also provides administrative support to culinary leadership and ensures compliance with food safety and health requirements.