Primary Responsibilities
- Manages the operations of the kitchen at Coleman Center, ensuring cleanliness and safety of the space and its contents
- Plans and purchases inventory to prepare meals for various daily programs
- Prepares and serves meals for various programs
- Document and maintain all processes and procedures related to food services
- Serves as a subject matter expert on the guidelines and regulations for Virginia Department of Education’s Food Programs
- Develops recipes and ensures that all meals meet meal pattern requirements
- Maintains daily and weekly meal counts
- Ensures required documentation is up-to-date, stored, and accessible
- Communicates with manager to ensure financial needs are met for food services
Position Schedule
- This non-exempt part-time position is expected to be available during program hours, with evening and weekend hours when needed.
Qualifications
- At least one year of experience working in a social service setting
- Current ServSafe certification
- Experience in menu planning and purchasing
- Meal preparation experience, culinary degree, or 3+ years’ experience preferred
- Familiarity and comfort with working with diverse populations
- Familiar with Microsoft Office products
- Must be a team player and possess excellent social and interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee must have the ability to
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Repeat the same movements, Walk or run for long periods of time.
- Bend or twist their body, See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
- Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
- Understand the speech of another person, Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
- Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
- Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
- Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
- Must be willing to work with various all meat/animal products and produce.
About Peter Paul RVA
Peter Paul RVA is an outreach and community center serving Richmond's East End.
Founded by John Coleman in1979, it is the oldest community-based agency continually serving East End children and families. Peter Paul serves students in grades 1-12 through its flagship academic Youth Program, giving children a safe, consistent, structured, and loving environment in which to thrive during out-of-school time. Family and community programming offered and
coordinated by Peter Paul bolsters student success.
A R E Y O U ?
Dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of young people.
Driven by a culture that values unity, togetherness, and hope, and make a positive impact on the next generation.
Passionate about unlocking the potential of our youth.
T O G E T H E R , W E W I L L E D U C A T E T H E C H I L D , E N G A G E T H E F A M I L Y,
& E M P O W E R T H E C O M M U N I T Y.
