Food Services Coordinator

Bethany Christian Services - Kalamazoo, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Kalamazoo, MI

Social Assistance

About the position

The Food Services Coordinator at Bethany Christian Services is responsible for preparing meals and snacks for residential programs, ensuring compliance with nutritional standards, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This role involves moderate supervision and requires adherence to agency, state, and federal guidelines while providing quality food service to residents and staff events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare residential meals, snacks, and desserts for special events and meetings.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe kitchen in accordance with Health Department standards.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well-maintained.
• Provide quality food service to all Bethany Residential programs and staff events.
• Maintain recipes and digital daily records for meal production, temperatures, and sanitation.
• Order or purchase needed supplies and account for supplies received from wholesalers.
• Meet regularly with the supervisor to discuss menu and catering events.
• Attend required training and conferences and apply knowledge on the job.
• Communicate with community resources as needed.
• Provide catering services to other programs while prioritizing resident needs.
• Offer opportunities for residents to assist in the kitchen as requested.
• Serve as a role model and provide skill-building to youth.
• Stay informed about residents' dietary restrictions and meal preparation needs.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or a similar field from an accredited college.
• At least one year of hands-on experience in food services (preferred).
• Possess and maintain ServSafe and ServSafe Allergens Certification.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Reliable with time-sensitive deadlines and tasks.
• Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Must be 21 years old with a valid driver's license and at least 3 years of driving experience in the U.S.
• Pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle with proof of adequate insurance coverage.
• Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection agency registries.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of religious and cultural concerns related to food services for refugee programs.