Kitchen Coordinator

Summary

The Kitchen Coordinator will join Open Doors’ team and work closely with volunteers, and leadership to ensure smooth operations of the area’s only low-barrier emergency shelter’s kitchen program. The position will be responsible for managing a kitchen program that will provide one meal for up to 72 individuals daily (up to 100 in extenuating circumstances), utilizing an in-house kitchen. A customer-first mindset is desired, as work will involve daily interaction with a vulnerable population.

Organization Profile

Since 2007, Open Doors has provided shelter, compassionate support, and access to services to the Harrisonburg – Rockingham community. Open Doors is embarking on an exciting journey through the Homeless Services Center which is expected to open for public services in November of 2024.

Duties

• Plans and prepares meals for shelter guests.
• Coordinates and trains kitchen volunteers to prepare and serve meals.
• Manages kitchen cleanness and ensures standards are maintained.
• Manages kitchen procurement (i.e., food and auxiliary materials).
• Manages menu ensuring high nutritional value and diversity.
• Creates, manages, and maintains kitchen standard operating procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation/chef role.
• ServSafe preferred; training provided by employer if necessary.
• Experience in a supervisory role beneficial.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Shift:

• Evening shift

Experience:

• Food preparation: 1 year (Required)
• Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Harrisonburg, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harrisonburg, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person