Food Service Coordinator

FT Food Service Coordinator

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of those in the greatest of need? Imagine how it would feel to know that you have helped to transform somebody's life.

The Caring Place (@Miami Rescue Mission & Broward Outreach Centers) is a leading provider of services to the homeless and needy of South Florida. We are looking for like-minded, dynamic individuals to come and join our team. The Caring Place provides emergency shelter, residential programs, job training, education & computer literacy classes, healthcare, transitional housing, permanent housing, employment opportunities for homeless men, women, and children as well as programs for "at-risk" youth.

We are currently seeking a FT Food Service Coordinator at the Broward Outreach Centers in Hollywood, FL.

Job Summary

The Food Service Coordinator (FSC) reports to the Kitchen Supervisor (KS) and will assist with daily operations of the food service department across all campuses of The Caring Place (TCP). The FSC plays a key role in coordinating food service logistics, managing inventory, supporting staff and volunteers, and cultivating vendor relationships particularly in securing and managing Gift-In-Kind both incoming and outgoing. The FSC is responsible for food preparation, storage, handling and serving in an institutional type setting.

Core Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, build, and maintain relationships with vendors, donors, and community partners to secure incoming Gift-In-Kind (GIK) donations
• Coordinate, assist, and schedule pickup and delivery of purchased goods, supplies and donated items
• Track, process, and document all incoming GIK donations in accordance with organizational procedures
• Build and maintain an organized, up-to-date inventory list for outgoing GIK distributions
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify needs and align outgoing GIK resources accordingly
• Responsible for processing all GIK (Gift-in-kind) donations and overseeing volunteer engagement in conjunction with the Community Development Department
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with staff, clients, vendors, and volunteers
• Prepares nutritious meals for residents in our Centers
• Ensures that daily inventory levels are maintained, and notifies supervisors when inventory is low
• Ensures that cooler and freezer are stocked in an orderly manner to facilitate "first in, first out" system
• Practices proper food handling procedures
• Keeps supervisor informed of any and all incidents in a timely manner
• Takes pride in work performed and serves clients in a respectful and pleasant manner
• Abides by The Caring Place (TCP) guidelines, policies and procedures
• Will lead and/or participate in devotions, prayers, or other ministry activities ex. outreach events
• Must be in agreement with and sign The Caring Place Statement of Faith
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Requires a High School diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of experience preparing meals in an industrial kitchen
• Must have a valid State of Florida Food Handler's Permit
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA and local health department codes to ensure compliance
• Must have good interpersonal skills in order to communicate with all levels of staff, residents, and volunteers, and to deal with complex personalities of recovering adults
• Must be of good moral character, with knowledge of homelessness and addiction issues, and the ability to lead clients by example
• Must have the ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency
• Must be computer literate have experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Must know basic math to calculate recipes for large groups
• Must have a valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Will work in the kitchen, dining room, food warehouse, and outside areas that may be climate-controlled, hot, steamy, cold, damp, wet, slippery, freezing, humid, noisy, dirty, dusty, or greasy.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and machinery, hot and cold equipment and water
• Must be able to sit for extended periods, and have the ability to lift and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to taste, touch, see, hear and speak, read and write fluently in English to perform essential job duties and interact with staff, residents, and the general public
• Must be able to move around as needed to perform essential job duties

Perks and Benefits:

• Day off for Birthday/Work Anniversary
• Employee Discounts
• Holidays (12)
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, GAP and Health Savings Account)
• Company Paid Life insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan with 3% match

Only qualified candidates will be considered. Level 2 Background Screening is required. The Caring Place (@Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Centers is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.