Kitchen Coordinator

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

CORA is currently seeking a full-time Kitchen Coordinator to join our Early Years Program at our Huntington Mills location: 2137 E. Huntingdon St., Philadelphia, PA 19125.

Minimum starting hourly pay: $15.50 (pay rate is commensurate with experience)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth.

In addition, as a Kitchen Coordinator your duties will include:

• Oversee daily compliance with CACFP approved food program
• Submit attendance and POS records to food program by deadlines
• Prep, heat, serve all meals and snacks
• Complete inventory and ordering for all food and beverage
• Instruct teachers on how to properly complete POS
• Make sure teachers have access to correct menus, amend menus as needed
• Maintain Servsafe certification, and acquire any additional certifications/trainings needed to maintain compliance
• Participate in all center-wide training initiatives to maintain compliance with CORA and Keystone Stars
• Conduct healthy eating and lifestyle lessons with students (weekly)
• Fill in classrooms as needed to support teachers with bathroom breaks, lunch breaks, preps, on field trips and in house experienced, lateness/absence, etc. to maintain ratios
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• H.S. Diploma
• ServSafe Certification preferred

 EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• At least 2 years’ documentable experience working with children
• Working knowledge of meal planning, preparation and kitchen operations in an institutional setting; basic knowledge of nutrition and dietary food preparation.
• Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of safety precautions common to the food service trade
• Knowledge in regard to hygiene and sanitary precautions common to the food service trade.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and recipes.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  

CORA Offers:

• Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1^st day of the month following date of hire)
• Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays
• Employee Assistant Program
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)
• An outstanding, inclusive work environment

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.