Kitchen Coordinator

Description

Belfast Community Co-op, where everyone is welcome and whose mission is to bring locally sourced, reasonably priced, organic and natural products to all, is looking for a Kitchen Coordinator to join our team!

This is a full-time position with a starting wage of $19.00 - $21.00 per hour, depending on experience.

The Kitchen Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the production kitchen in the Prepared Foods department. This position is responsible for the coordination of daily tasks, problem-solving, customer service, and the food production schedule. The Kitchen Coordinator works closely with the Prepared Foods Manager to ensure workers are well-trained, following all safety and sanitation guidelines, and that production is on or ahead of schedule. The Kitchen Coordinator works in the kitchen and participates directly in food production, models proper techniques and safety standards, and sees through the completion of all menu items.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that Production Lead Cooks understand and meet expectations
• Develop daily production plans to maximize sales and customer satisfaction
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure kitchen operations run smoothly
• Understand department and Co-op policies and consistently assess efficiency
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met
• Report issues to the Prepared Foods Manager and collaborate on sustainable solutions
• Plan daily and weekly production schedules for hot and cold programming
• Monitor sales, labor, and pricing to ensure department retail success
• Demonstrate expertise in all kitchen stations and train workers accordingly
• Collaborate with management to develop new recipes and programming
• Oversee food quality and portioning, troubleshoot any efficiency roadblocks, and ensure smooth shifts
• Coordinate with management to ensure shift coverage and adjust workflow based on department needs
• Responsible for opening the store and following Key Holder expectations.
• Maintain strong knowledge of department and storewide financial practices
• Collaborate with Prepared Foods Manager to develop programs that increase margin
• Ensure pricing aligns with expectations and on-hand inventory meets department needs

Belfast Community Co-op Worker Benefits include:

• Sponsored Co-op Ownership/ Equity Share
• Generous Store Discount
• In-Store Charge Account
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid/Earned Vacation Time
• Retirement Account with Employer Matching
• Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
• CSA/Farmers Market Reimbursement
• Education Credits (PTO for exploring interests related to work)
• Professional Development & Continual Training Opportunities

Full Time Workers (30 hours or more) are also eligible for insurance benefits including::

• Co-op Subsidized Health Insurance Plans
• HSA plans with Matching
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fully Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability

Requirements

Preferred:

• Experience with recipe and menu development
• Experience with food costing software and electronic inventory systems
• Experience using seasonal ingredients

Minimum:

• Ability to interpret and adjust recipes based on need for volume
• Strong communication skills, ability communicate effectively in a high-volume work environment
• Ability to assess and prioritize tasks based on external indicator
• Prior experience w/staff management in a commercial kitchen environment
• Basic computer skills such as typing and navigation
• Familiarity with portion control and shrink management
• Strong knife skills, with the ability to teach others