Community Food & Nutrition Coordinator
$43,680–$43,680 year
On-site · Schenectady, New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop monthly menus, prepare and serve meals across programs; collaborate with the Day Program Supervisor to coordinate food programs including soup kitchens and pantries; supervise and support kitchen staff, volunteers, and interns—assigning tasks and fostering teamwork; complete data entry and reporting through the Regional Food Bank platform; process monthly food program reports; oversee food pantry stocking and inventory; order food and food items for the Soup Kitchen, 2 Food Pantries, and Lighthouse (as needed); provide life skills training in cooking, nutrition, and kitchen safety to residents; attend required meetings and trainings; maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality; transport members to medical appointments, food resources, housing opportunities, and income stabilization supports (as assigned, using agency vehicles); perform additional duties as assigned in support of agency mission and programs.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 2-3 years of experience managing food service operations and supervising a kitchen staff
- Experience with menu planning, cooking, and serving meals for large groups
- Current Food Safety Handling Certificate or ability to obtain within a designated timeframe upon hire
- Strong knowledge of food handling regulations and experience using commercial kitchen equipment
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with NYS Health Department standards and follow standardized recipes according to federal and state nutritional guidelines
- Valid, clean NYS driver’s license (1+ year), with no DWI/DWAI in the past 3 years; must pass agency road test and maintain insurability
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
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