Kitchen Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Kitchen Coordinator will assist in dinner preparation for 39 residents, managing a kitchen facility and dining area. In addition, will shop and coordinate the training of kitchen assistants in food preparation and service skills.

WHO WE ARE

Looking to make a difference? Our mission at Interim is to provide services and affordable housing to supporting members of our community with mental illness by building productive and satisfying lives in a world in which people with mental illness are able to live, work, learn and participate fully in the community. Join our team and instill hope in the community.

WHAT WE OFFER

An exceptional benefit package including; Medical and 403(b) retirement. Competitive vacation and sick pay.

HOW TO APPLY

COMPENSATION

$21.38 - $27.85 per hour. Non-exempt; 20 hours / week; Eligible for overtime. Compensation based on education and experience.

REPORTS TO

Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years’ experience as a cook or caterer. A culinary degree may be substituted for one year of experience.

Ability to provide healthy, non-institutional meals for 36 individuals. Knowledge of nutrition and meal planning. Ability to adhere to a budget. Good written and oral English communication skills. Ability to work as member of a team, to accept supervision, to maintain appropriate boundaries while working in close inter-personal relationships. Ability to train residents in basic cooking and nutrition. Good organizational skills. Ability to be responsible, flexible, creative, empathetic, and able to relate effectively with clients, other staff, professionals and members of the community.

Valid California driver's license; auto in safe operating condition; auto liability insurance; good driving record; criminal record clearance; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by Immigration and Reform Act of 1986. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assume primary responsibility for the preparation of nutritious, balanced, varied meals, with an emphasis on simple, whole, non-institutional foods.
• Work closely with residents to plan and shop for meals. Look for ways to maximize resident involvement in the planning process.
• Plan and facilitate weekly group with residents to help teach independent living skills related to meal planning, budgeting and shopping, and meal preparation of simple and healthy meals.
• Utilize community resources to buy nutritious foods as cheaply as possible (e.g., Food Bank, bulk buying from Health Food stores and Co-ops, outreach with local restaurants, solicitation of donations, etc.). Model this behavior for residents.
• Establish and coordinate a community pantry at Shelter Cove in collaboration with Monterey County Food Bank. Work with resident volunteers to ensure pantry is restocked weekly and has set schedule of hours of operation.
• Hold monthly holiday meals and / or cultural celebrations that promote resident engagement in the community.
• Be responsible for maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen. Monitor to ensure that food is stored and prepared according to health and safety codes.
• Participate in and oversee the clean-up process of kitchen and community room.
• Train resident assistants in various aspects of food preparation and sanitation.
• Supervise Kitchen and Maintenance Assistants.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to : operate a motor vehicle; climb stairs; possess good communication skills; meet the requirements of the classification and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Capable of the following extended activities : standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Capable of the following intermittent activities : lifting up to 25 pounds or more and bending in the performance of infrequently performed office duties.