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Kitchen Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.75 - $29.50
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Mileage reimbursement
Professional Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

The Renton Food Bank (RVFB) is a vital community organization dedicated to addressing food insecurity and promoting nutrition education in the King County area. As a nonprofit entity, RVFB serves thousands of individuals and families by providing access to nutritious food, cooking classes, and community support programs. The organization operates a commercial kitchen that not only prepares meals but also serves as a hub for educational workshops and community engagement efforts. The RVFB is deeply rooted in its mission to empower community members through access to healthy food and knowledge about nutrition, cooking, and food safety. They collaborate with various... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a program or personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement to sites throughout King County
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods as needed
  • 2+ years of professional cooking experience in a commercial, institutional, or high-volume kitchen
  • Experience supervising volunteers, staff, or program participants in a kitchen or instructional setting
  • Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
  • ServSafe certification or ability to obtain one
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management abilities
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple time sensitive tasks
  • Ability to adapt, problem solve and think creatively
  • Customer service mindset
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Experience working with people from diverse racial, cultural, economic, and lifestyle backgrounds

Job Qualifications

  • 2+ years of professional cooking experience in a commercial, institutional, or high-volume kitchen
  • Experience supervising volunteers, staff, or program participants in a kitchen or instructional setting
  • Knowledge of commercial food service equipment such as ovens, dishwashers, and food processors
  • Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
  • ServSafe certification or ability to obtain one
  • Experience working with people from diverse racial, cultural, economic, and lifestyle backgrounds
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational, scheduling, and time management abilities
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple time sensitive tasks
  • Ability to adapt, problem solve and think creatively
  • Customer service mindset
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Ability to work evenings and occasional weekends
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a program or personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement to sites throughout King County

Job Duties

  • Plan, schedule and partner with outside organizations, instructors, and community groups to facilitate cooking classes, nutrition education workshops and weekly food demos
  • Coordinate and host volunteer groups preparing lunch items, and other food bank products
  • Collaborate with RVFB team to align kitchen activities with organizational goals
  • Develop and manage the kitchen calendar, ensuring efficient use of space and resources
  • Coordinate inventory needs for classes, demos, and volunteer production shifts
  • Communicate logistics and expectations to volunteers, partners, and internal staff
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations in a commercial food service environment
  • Supervise volunteers, class participants, and program groups to ensure safe and effective workflows
  • Train volunteers and staff on proper use of commercial kitchen equipment
  • Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and storage areas
  • Ensure adherence to all local, state, and federal food safety regulations
  • Monitor and enforce proper food handling, storage, labeling, and temperature controls
  • Maintain necessary food safety certifications and ensure kitchen documentation is up to date
  • Implement and oversee cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance logs, and safety protocols
  • Track and manage incoming and outgoing food inventory used in kitchen programming
  • Reduce food waste through proper planning, storage practices, and repurposing strategies when appropriate

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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