Head CookFood Coordinator Full Time

Who is Catholic Charities

We are a passionate group of individuals who serve our clients and enjoy working hard to show our values of: Compassion Hope Accountability Respect Dignity and Service in everything we do! Catholic Charities serves people across the heart of our state. We are a nonprofit organization supported by generous individuals foundations businesses and faith communities. At the heart of what Catholic Charities does is people. People seeking help people offering help and people who believe that we are all a community of neighbors here in Central Minnesota. The most important people to us are our clients: those who we humbly serve.

Job Summary:

The Food Coordinator is primarily responsible for preparing and serving meals for Senior Dining/Meals on Wheels. May also be responsible for preparing meals for other entities such as the Summer Food Service Program an outside daycare or Adult Daycare Program catered meals or events and other meals as designated. The Food Coordinator is responsible for preparing food for the site as well as the satellite site(s) and other contracted programs. Meals are transported in a manner so that temperatures (hot or cold) are retained. Responsibilities also include ordering food and supplies as well as kitchen Food Coordinator has responsibility for proper food handling preparation and storage methods. She/he must operate within the budget and other program guidelines.

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Plans organizes and directs preparation ofmeal: provides instructions tokitchen staff and volunteers to assure quality menu preparation that meetsmenu requirements & program standards & served on a timely basisto congregate diners and Meals on Wheels diners.
• Assures meal preparation follows MN Department of Health & OSHA requirements:identify hazards in the work & properly resolve/minimize;train staff to compliance; conductregular in-house inspections; and monitor cleaning schedule completion.
• Prepares wholesome food for meals according to program and menu directives/guidelines.
• Orders stores and records food purchases and donations: Orders food and suppliesweekly utilizing vendor order guide; maintains inventory of food items; stores all food according to MN Food Code; performs inspections of equipment.
• Communication with Site Councils & internal staff: maintain regular contact with Site Supervisor regarding concerns/issues; participate in Site Council meetings.
• Implements agency policies and procedures &continues knowledge in role of the Older Americans Act and the MN Board onAging.

Job Requirements:

Education/Training: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Current State of Minnesota Certified Food Manager (orthe ability to become certified within 3 months);A currentdrivers license;Access to an insured vehicle.

Job Related Experience: One year of quantity cooking. Knowledge of food service equipment operation is helpful.

Benefits starting at 20 hours/week:

• PTO (15 days your first year)
• 8 paid holidays (7 full days 2 half days)
• ESST
• Health insurance
• Waive-off credit for those who have other group health insurance
• Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Optional life insurance coverage for yourself spouse and/or dependents
• Optional Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax (Flexible Spending) Accounts for medical dependent care and adoption expenses
• 401(k) plan with agency match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• the Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

EEO/AA

Required Experience:

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