Food Services Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Food Services Coordinator to lead and oversee all aspects of food service operations within our facility. This role is vital in ensuring the delivery of high-quality culinary experiences, maintaining exceptional food safety standards, and managing volunteers and team members. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for hospitality, strong management skills, and extensive experience in food preparation, kitchen management, and customer service. As a Food Services Coordinator, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment where quality, efficiency, and safety are prioritized every day.

Position Description

Reports to Operations Manager

• Supervises volunteers as needed and Day Shelter Assistants when assigned to the kitchen
• Hourly, Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
• Days of work are Sunday through Thursday (off Friday and Saturday)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position is essential to supporting service delivery at Elizabeth Gregory Home’s Day Shelter to women who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless.

Responsibilities:

The Food Services Coordinator will have a variety of duties depending on the day and some duties may be delegated to other team members and volunteers when needed:

• Plan, prepare and serve scheduled meals
• Be responsive to client needs and requests
• Manage food inventory
• Place food orders with various entities we receive food from and with staff
• Coordinate with weekly food delivery volunteers
• Assist with kitchen and facility maintenance (cleaning, sanitizing, organizing, scheduled maintenance)
• Supervise Day Center Assistants and assigned volunteers when assigned to the kitchen ensuring food safety and kitchen procedures are followed
• Maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere in the dining room during open hours, ensuring clients are being respectful and following rules
• Washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing kitchen equipment, and keeping the dining room tidy
• Organizing resources and storage areas in accordance with kitchen procedures
• Receiving and unloading weekly food deliveries
• Yearly and monthly reporting to Food Lifeline
• Conduct basic maintenance, organization & cleaning of facilities (including mopping, sweeping, wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning restrooms, laundry, and other cleaning as needed)
• Attend monthly / quarterly meetings with community partners while representing EGH
• Coordinate with Day Center Manager for weekly staff schedules and resource allocation
• Accurately track and report daily meal counts
• Accurately track and report food donations
• Maintain WSDA reporting and compliance as a TEFAP partner
• Design, maintain, and train procedures for best practices in the kitchen
• Minimize waste through efficient use of resources and collaboration with community programs
• Attain and Maintain Food Protection Manager Certification
• Maintain and update permits with the King County Public Health Department
• Provide hospitality, a calm and non-anxious presence, and positive attitude with our guests. EGH is a non-judgmental and encouraging space, but requires setting limits, having boundaries, monitoring when individual behaviors negatively impact the community experience, and responding appropriately.
• Interact with clients by providing support, guidance and resources
• Collaborate with Day Shelter staff on client crises interventions. Hold guests accountable to community agreements and EGH rules and expectations.
• Follow all health and safety procedures at EGH.
• Fill in for other areas of the Day Shelter when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

• Extensive experience in cooking, food preparation, and kitchen management within the food industry or hospitality sector.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing hospitality teams or supervising food service staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety management practices, sanitation procedures, and dietary requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities including managing food costs, inventory control, and shift management effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to create positive dining experiences for diverse clientele.
• Familiarity with restaurant management tools such as POS systems and kitchen equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee daily breakfast and lunch for unhoused individuals at our Day Shelter with attention to detail and quality standards.

Elizabeth Gregory Home does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin (ancestry), citizenship, economic circumstances, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, hair texture/hairstyles, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• The days of work are Sunday through Thursday 8am to 4:30pm. Does that work for you?

Ability to Commute:

• Seattle, WA 98105 (Required)

Work Location: In person