WINGS Program is seeking a dedicated and passionate Kitchen Coordinator to serve at our Safe House. With culinary passion and the drive to make a difference in the lives of those who need it most, the Kitchen Coordinator develops, implements, and maintains the food service program and provides nutritious and delicious meals to our clients. This isn’t your typical food service position - at WINGS, the Kitchen Coordinator is an integral part of making our Safe Houses feel less like a shelter and more like home by providing hot, fresh meals. Use your culinary skills to make a difference – join WINGS today!
Objective: To develop, implement, and maintain the WINGS Safe House food services program for
Safe House guests.
Key Responsibilities:
· Cook a variety of foods to meet the dietary requirements of WINGS guests.
· Plan nutritious, well-balanced meals for guests of the Safe House.
· Creative meal planning, given available food sources and receipt of food deliveries.
· Prepare and serve dinner, and other meals, for guests following proper food handling procedures.
· Maintain food storage areas by organizing food and removing expired items.
· Submit quarterly inventory of kitchen supplies.
· Order and be available for food delivery through the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
· Adhere by monthly budget for kitchen needs, and complete monthly reports.
· When needed, grocery shop for specific Safe House need.
· Develop, implement, and/or revise procedures, protocols, requirements, and training materials for the kitchen operation.
· Develop and implement periodic assessments of food service to ensure quality of service and positive outcome.
· Attend administrative meetings and collaborate with other staff as needed.
· Oversee volunteer workers assisting with kitchen duties.
· Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.
· Keep confidential any matters that involve the clients/guests, facility, and community.
· Ability to work 20 hours per week to prepare meals, when necessary, some evenings and weekend as well.
· Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:· 2 years of experience in cooking for 20-50 people required.
· Certification in food service sanitation preferred.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
· Excellent knowledge of nutrition.
· Must be highly organized and attentive to detail.
· Must have strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills with professional boundaries.
· Must be motivated, demonstrate a high level of professionalism, and be able to build rapport with staff, guests, and volunteers.
· Must have reliable transportation.
· Works independently as well as on a team.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, and Excel a plus.
· Wants to be part of an energetic team in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Part-time Benefits:
403b Retirement PlanChicago Paid Time OffVision InsuranceEAP Read LessTo maintain the smooth operation of the Safe House and Crisis Line, and support clients as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
•Operate the Crisis Line by providing crisis intervention, counseling, education, safety planning, and referrals to callers.
•Conduct and approve intake and eligibility evaluations to determine guest’s needs and appropriateness for services at the Safe House.
•Interact with guests in the community areas of the house and role model social skills, conflict resolution, parenting, and other skills of daily living (this may include time management, self-care, conflict and stress management, parenting, budgeting and others).
•Supervise and coordinate activities related to house policies and chores.
•Identify guest needs and communicate these needs to the responsible staff member to secure donations and services.
•Ensure building is safe and secure, reporting any concerns to appropriate personnel.
•Maintain timely, accurate records including up-to-date client files, statistics report, and census.
•Update daily roster and shift reports.
•Assist with meals and mealtime during the shift.
•Assist in processing and storing donations as requested.
•Attend and participate in supervision, weekly group meetings, and other meetings as required.
•Conduct, attend, and participate in appropriate training and education.
•Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.
•Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
•Associate degree in social service, closely related field, or equivalent job experience required.
•40-hour domestic violence training and CPR/First Aid preferred.
•ICDVP credential preferred.
•Food Safety and Sanitation Certification preferred.
•Bilingual skills (Spanish, Polish, or Russian) preferred.
•Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
•Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
•Possess the ability to work efficiently and independently and be highly organized with attention to detail along with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
•Skilled in working with sensitive issues and in maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
•Must demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, good judgment, and commitment to teamwork.
•Ability to handle physical requirements to accomplish daily responsibilities, including but not limited to lifting up to 35 pounds using both hands/arms on a regular basis, and occasionally standing for extended periods.
Casual/As-Needed Benefits
· 403b Retirement Plan
· Chicago Paid Leave Time accrual
· EAP
To maintain the smooth operation of the Safe House and Crisis Line, and support clients as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
· Operate the Crisis Line by providing crisis intervention, counseling, education, safety planning, and referrals to callers.
· Conduct and approve intake and eligibility evaluations to determine guest’s needs and appropriateness for services at the Safe House.
· Interact with guests in the community areas of the house and role model social skills, conflict resolution, parenting and other skills of daily living (this may include time management, self-care, conflict and stress management, parenting, budgeting and others).
· Supervise and coordinate activities related to house policies and chores.
· Identify guest needs and communicate these needs to the responsible staff member to secure donations and services.
· Ensure building is safe and secure, reporting any concerns to appropriate personnel.
· Maintain timely, accurate records including up-to-date client files, statistics report, and census.
· Update daily roster and shift reports.
· Assist with meals and mealtime during the shift.
· Assist in processing and storing donations as requested.
· Attend and participate in supervision, weekly group meetings, and other meetings as required.
· Conduct, attend, and participate in appropriate training and education.
· Immediately report child abuse to Department of Children and Family Services as mandated by law and in accordance with agency procedures.
· Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Requirements:· Associates degree in social service, counseling, or closely related field, or equivalent job experience required.
· 40-hour domestic violence training and CPR/First Aid preferred.
· ICDVP credential preferred.
· Food Safety and Sanitation Certification preferred.
· Bilingual skills (Spanish, Polish, or Russian) preferred.
· Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
· Possess the ability to work efficiently and independently and be highly organized with attention to detail along with strong project management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
· Skilled in working with sensitive issues and in maintaining professional boundaries with clients.
· Must demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, good judgment, and commitment to teamwork.
· Ability to handle physical requirements to accomplish daily responsibilities, including but not limited to lifting up to 35 pounds using both hands/arms on a regular basis, and occasionally standing for extended periods.
Benefits
IL Paid Leave for All or Chicago Paid LeaveEAP