We’re Hiring a Family Meals Program Coordinator!

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NOTE: This position has been filled. Food For Free is hiring a part-time Program Coordinator for our Family Meals program. Family Meals re-purposes surplus prepared foods into single-serving meals for people with limited access to kitchens. The Program Coordinator will 1) serve as a kitchen manager; 2) provide general support to the Program Manager. This position is 20 hours/week initially, with the potential to increase in the future.  The Program Coordinator will report to the Family Meals Program Manager.

We envision a future where everyone in our community—regardless of age, income, or ability—has consistent access to fresh, healthy, delicious food.

Areas of Responsibility

  • Meal Production: Assist in producing approximately 600 meals per week.

  • Food Safety: Ensure food safety practices in all aspects of food handling throughout meal production.

  • Volunteer Management: Work with the Program Manager to recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers in the production of meals each week.

  • Manage Prepared Food Donations: Identify and sort rescued food suitable for the Family Meals program.

  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate program records.

  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Commitment to social justice, and food justice in particular

  • Interest in feeding families in need

  • Experience in the foodservice industry

  • ServSafe Manager certification (can be acquired shortly after hire)

  • Ability to work on your feet for several hours at a time

  • Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly during a shift

  • Ability to manage a kitchen production process with a smile

  • Comfortability managing and working with volunteers doing meal preparation

  • Ability and willingness to identify and implement improvements to the kitchen production process

  • Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

  • Ability to think on your feet and problem-solve in the moment

  • A high level of organization and time-management skills

  • Maturity and sound judgment

  • A warm and professional demeanor

How to Apply

Send a resume and cover letter to Program Manager Fiona Crimmins via email at fiona@foodforfree.org.

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