Kitchen Coordinator

pstrongAbode/strong, one of the largest and effective nonprofits working to end homelessness in the Bay Area, is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator for our Kirk Emergency Shelter site in San Jose./p pemstrongFlexible shift from 7AM-6PM -Must be/strong/em emstrongflexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours when required. /strong/em/p pstrongAbout the role: /strongThe Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of kitchen operations and supervision of meal services program, inventory supply, volunteers, and staff at an Abode homeless shelter. This position is also responsible for completing required reports, intake and exit procedures for participants, and conducting required training for volunteers and staff.   /p pstrongspanThe People and Culture:/span/strong You will be surrounded by some of the most talented, supportive, smart, and kind leaders and teams - people you can be proud to work with Abode Services regularly recognizes employees’ efforts, seeks employees’ input, and cares for employees as people with lives outside of work. We believe that we make better decisions and provide quality services when our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. People of color make up nearly 70% of our workforce and we strive to recruit and retain employees from all backgrounds. strongspanbr //span/strong/p pspanstrongOur Benefits Perks:/strong/span/p ul listrong$27.00-$29.70/ DOE/strong/li liemstrongFlexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours when required. /strong/em/li lispan100% paid health, vision, and dental options/span/li lispan19 PTO days 12 Holidays per year/span/li lispanVoluntary benefits: FSA, EAP, Commuter Checks, Life Insurance, Legal, and more/span/li lispan3% retirement match/contribution /span/li lispanProfessional Development Trainings and Opportunities, Leadership Academy Programs, and All Staff Events/span/li lispanDynamic, mission-driven culture and supportive leadership. We support you in supporting others/span/li /ul p /p pstrongHow You Make an Impact:/strong/p ul liDevelop and maintain cooperative and productive working relations with meal service program volunteers. /li liBe on site and accessible to meal service program volunteers during meal preparation and service.  /li liDevelop and implement an acceptable clean kitchen and equipment program. /li liProvide information and recommendations to the Shelter Manager regarding program evaluation and modifications to better meet needs of the kitchen, meal program, and inventory control. /li liEnsure proper maintenance of kitchen, dining rooms, kitchen equipment, and storage pantries.  /li liMaintain data quality control and reporting measures of the food service program. Complete monthly meal report by the 3rd of the month.  /li liControl food inventory and program supplies.  /li liShop for large quantities of program supplies 2-3 times monthly, within budget guidelines.   /li liEnsure resident’s bag lunch program is prepared on a daily basis.  /li liAssist with stocking the food pantries at other Abode Services’ sites.  /li liPlan and supervise cooking of meals when not provided by a meal volunteer group. /li liMonitor and maintain the inventory, supplies, and condition of the kitchen. Ensure dining rooms and kitchen are stocked with necessary meal service supplies (plates, bowls, silverware, cups, etc.).  /li liDevelop and implement general kitchen, meal preparation, and serving and cleaning procedures. /li liHandle food donations; utilize food grown in Sunrise Village garden. /li liPurge kitchen refrigerators and food pantry at least twice a week, purge freezers once a week and additional food storage spaces 1-2 times a quarter. Ensure all expired and spoiled food is disposed of in a timely manner.  /li liMaintain acceptable standards of professional conduct. /li liAttend outside meetings or training pertaining to the safety and wellbeing of the meal service program.  /li liAssist at the front desk as needed.  /li liAct as a member of a cohesive team.  Maintain professional image. /li liConduct SafeServ training for volunteers and staff 1-2 times a quarter.  /li liOther duties as assigned./li /ul pstrongHow You Meet Qualifications/strong: /p ul liHigh School Diploma or equivalent (GED) /li li1 year experience in customer services.  /li liSafeServ certification and SafeServ trainer certification is required. /li liRole requires a vehicle and some driving. Use of personal vehicle and proof of valid California Driver's License and current auto insurance, along with a clean DMV record, is required.  /li liFlexible schedule to work evening and weekend hours when required. /li /ul pemCOMPETENCIES: /em/p ul liExcellent verbal written communication, organizational, confidentiality and  time management skills. /li liStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail. /li liAbility to work well independently and collaboratively with teams, with little supervision. /li liAbility to handle multiple tasks. /li liAbility to work with people from diverse backgrounds. /li liExperience working with homeless, low-income, or other related social services..  /li liPrevious experience or training in a kitchen/meal service and janitorial services.  /li liProficiency in Microsoft Office programs, systems, and platforms. /li liAbility to learn and use required mobile devices and business-related applications. /li liOutstanding communication skills and high degree of emotional intelligence, cultural humility, with a proven track record to build and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts. /li /ul p /p pstrongNotice:/strong This description is to be used as a guide only. It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind. Abode Services reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade, or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at any time with or without notice.  /p pstrongNotice:/strong Abode Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace  /p p /p