Food Service Coordinator

Larkin Street Youth Services•San Francisco, CA

7d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Food Service Coordinator provides daily meals to youth and support the facility in daily functions. The Food Service Coordinator will also interact with the youth and provide assistance in the allocation of services throughout the program. This is a full-time position, eligible for full benefits.

Requirements

You are passionate about the Larkin Street Youth Services mission to end youth homelessness.
You hold a Valid Food Handlers Certification and/or earn and maintain this certification through employment.
You have experience planning, preparing, and coordinating meals for groups of people.
You are experienced in kitchen management, including managing budgets and ordering supplies.
You embody our values and core strategies: "This Is How We Roll":
Client-Centered
Trauma Informed Care
Restorative Practices
Harm Reduction
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Motivational Interviewing
Cultural Humility
You have some social services and/or direct-service experience.
You are most excited to serve Transitional Aged Youth (TAY), aged 18 to 25 of diverse backgrounds.
You thrive in an independent and autonomous working environment. You are a self-starter and team player. Your colleagues describe you as thoughtful, dependable, and patient.
You work best in an on site, in person working environment. This role is 100% onsite/in person.
You are willing to work holidays occasionally.

Nice To Haves

You have experience working in drop-in services, shelter, transitional, and/or permanent supportive housing programs.

Responsibilities

Purchase food and kitchen equipment.
Complete weekly kitchen inventory according to weekly menu.
Prepare weekly menus and update daily as needed and keep accurate records for the Fiscal Year.
Post daily menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and documenting food served, in addition to completing food temperature logs.
Complete daily sanitation procedures and following all Department of Public Health and OSHA guidelines.
Prepare daily nutritious breakfasts and lunches daily.
Ensure compliance with all licensing, health department and other applicable regulations regarding food and kitchen in accordance with DPH.
Adhere strictly to program food and equipment budgets.
Responsible for meal preparation daily and ensuing documented communication is posted, shared and sent to the team for weekend meal service accordingly, including recipes, list of menu items, placement of inventory and any details pertaining to meal services outside of regular meal services provided by food coordinator.
Responsible for preparing and serving meals and clean up.
Provide trainings to program staff on safe food handling, menu planning, nutrition, etc.
Hold regular cooking groups for youth.
Ensure the maintenance of a safe and clean physical kitchen environment.
Responsible for supporting program services within the milieu. For example, crisis intervention or helping to maintain the safety of the program.
Responsible for contributing towards the care and welfare of staff and to the clients we serve
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Clipper Bay Pass - COMMUTE FOR FREE!
Choice of Kaiser and Sutter medical plans, plus dental and vision.
Generous 3 weeks of vacation annually, plus 11 Paid Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
Flexible spending accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses.
Life Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling services.
Health Advocate Service.
Commuter Benefits Programs.
Paid Sabbatical following 5 and 10 years of employment.