Kitchen Coordinator at WINGS Program, Inc.

Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Cooking, Kitchen Operations, Nutrition, Interpersonal Skills, Problem-Solving, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, Food Safety, Teamwork, Volunteer Management, Budget Management, Inventory Management, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Description To develop, implement, and maintain the WINGS Safe House food services program, ensuring nutritious and well-prepared meals for all guests. Key Responsibilities: · Plan nutritious, well-balanced meals for Safe House guests, creatively utilizing available food sources and scheduled food deliveries. · Prepare, cook, and serve a variety of meals for WINGS guests that meet dietary requirements, in compliance with all food safety and handling standards. · Maintain kitchen and food storage areas, including organizing inventory and removing expired or unusable items. · Complete and submit quarterly inventories of kitchen supplies and place orders through the Greater Chicago Food Depository, including availability to receive deliveries. · Adhere to the approved monthly budget for kitchen needs, and complete monthly reports. · Grocery shop, as needed, to meet specific Safe House needs. · Develop, implement, and update kitchen procedures, protocols, requirements, and training materials; conduct periodic food service assessments to ensure quality of service and positive outcomes. · Attend administrative meetings and collaborate with other staff as needed. · Provide direction to volunteers assisting with kitchen duties. · Comply with all mandated reporting requirements, including immediate reporting of suspected child abuse to the Department of Children and Family Services, and maintain confidentiality of all client, facility, and community-related information in accordance with agency policy and law. · Availability to work 40 hours per week, with flexibility for some evening and weekend shifts. · Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements One to two years of experience in food preparation, cooking, or kitchen operations in a high-volume kitchen environment, such as a residential facility, school, shelter, or similar institutional setting, serving approximately 30-50 individuals, required. Certification in food service sanitation preferred. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Excellent knowledge of nutrition. Must have strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills with professional boundaries. Must have reliable transportation. Highly motivated, organized, and professional individual who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment; builds effective relationships with staff, guests, and volunteers; and works effectively both independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office required (Excel skills a plus). Full-time Benefits: · 403b Retirement Plan · 403b Employer Match · Dental Insurance · Medical Insurance · Health Savings Account · Paid Time Off · Vision Insurance · EAP

Responsibilities

The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for developing and maintaining the food services program at the WINGS Safe House, ensuring nutritious meals for guests. This includes planning meals, managing kitchen operations, and overseeing volunteers.