Kitchen Coordinator; Theodora Family Hotel Program

Description The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for preparing, heating, and serving lunch and dinner meals to participants of the Theodora Family Hotel program, ensuring compliance with Volunteers of America and Health Department standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepares precooked meals from the ANS kitchen, ensuring they are heated to the proper serving temperature. Plates and serves meals—lunch and dinner—for a high volume of individuals. Plates and serves meals with a focus on high quality, ensuring excellent presentation and participant satisfaction. Ensures program participants have a voice and, when appropriate, are given the opportunity to provide feedback. Serves guests respectfully, using a Trauma‑Informed Approach. Portions foods according to number of meals needed, minimizing waste and leftover items. Follows portion guidelines from the Colorado Food Program using the VOA menu as a guide. Using menu plans, requisitions product and supplies to ensure accuracy and efficient workflow. Maintains a safe, clean work area and strictly follows proper sanitation policies. Ensures product safety always employing proper temperature controls. Uses and maintains kitchen equipment in a clean, safe, and appropriate manner. Chills, labels and properly stores any unused product or leftovers. Prepares special event meals and requested items as directed by Food Service Project Manager. Tracks and inputs meals served/offered into the meal tracking systems. Orders food and kitchen supplies weekly from the VOA kitchen. Attends all meetings and Agency trainings as required. Directs, trains, or assists other kitchen employees, temporary workers, or volunteers as assigned. Performs job responsibilities in accordance with the Social Work Code of Ethics. Maintains predictable, consistent attendance. Performs all other duties as assigned. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Frequent exposure to heat, cold, steam and fumes, including walk‑in refrigeration and freezers. Uses knives, utensils, and commercial cooking equipment throughout shift. Stands, pivots, and walks on hard surface during majority of shift. Lifts, pushes, or pulls up to 50 lbs. Occasional exposure to chemicals and cleaning solvents. Position Details Full time, Tuesday‑Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM. Designated holidays and special events. Pay range: $19.29 – $20.00 per hour. Location: Theodora Family Hotel, 4855 W. Colfax Ave., Denver 80204. Benefits Vacation Time Separate Sick Time Paid Holidays Floating Holidays Personal Days Volunteer/Wellness Day Tuition Assistance Pension Plan 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurances Life Insurance Accident Insurance Employee Assistance/Work Life Balance Program Employee Discount Program LifeLock with Norton Public Service Loan Forgiveness Minimum Qualifications One year related experience in cooking or similar production facility. Ability to read and write, following standardized recipes and production sheets. Ability to perform basic kitchen mathematical calculations. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. repeatedly during a daily shift. ServSafe certified or ability to acquire food safety certification within 3 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications At least one year high‑volume institutional cooking experience. Competencies Models core culture attributes of Volunteers of America‑Colorado Branch that include AIRS (Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Service) and pursues with vigor the three critical virtues of HHS (Hungry, Humble, People Smart). Knowledge and Skills Clearly and respectfully communicates with Agency staff, volunteers, clients, and vendors. Solid time management and organizational skills. EEO Statement Volunteers of America is an EEO Employer. Additional Information Veterans strongly encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. Position will remain open until filled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Volunteers of America Colorado