Food Services Coordinator

Food Services Coordinator Reports to: Program and Communications Manager Status: Part-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (School-year) Schedule: Monday-Friday, 12-5pm (25 hours/week) School-year (mid-August to mid-June) Opportunity for additional hours on either end of the work day and/or Sunday mornings Pay Rate: $20-$25/hour Position Overview Temple Beth Shalom is seeking an organized, operations-minded Food Services Coordinator to maintain our vibrant community’s main kitchen and coordinate food logistics. Rather than a traditional commercial cooking role, this position focuses on daily food prep, inventory management, and cross-departmental coordination. The Food Services Coordinator ensures our main kitchen is welcoming, clean, and fully stocked. Working collaboratively with the Facilities Team, learning programs, lay leaders, and other staff, this role provides the vital logistical support and reassurance needed to execute successful school and community programming. Key Outcomes & Responsibilities Clean, Organized, and Welcoming Kitchen Spaces Maintain strict cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards for the main kitchen and coffee station Ensure all stock is rotated and current, rotate and remove leftovers Reliable Support for School and Community Programming Coordinate daily food preparation logistics (reheating and presentation, no scratch cooking required) Provide operational support for internal programs Inventory, Deliveries, and Logistics Maintain an inventory of all food, paper products, and kitchen supplies, providing reassurance to staff and lay leaders that necessary items are always accessible Facilitate external catering deliveries, managing labeling, placement, and spatial planning for larger events Cross-Departmental Collaboration and Hospitality Liaise directly with staff to understand food and setup needs for upcoming events Partner effectively with staff to help execute programs where food is being served Ensure the main kitchen is prepped for private event rentals/external caterers and properly reset afterward to ensure positive experiences Qualifications : Minimum of three years of work experience in an operations, logistics, or support role. (Commercial restaurant kitchen experience is not required; an operational mindset is highly valued.) : Must possess or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid and ServSafe certification; and any other certifications as required : Strong organizational skills, with a knack for inventory tracking and rotating stock Excellent multitasking abilities in a busy, community-centric environment A warm, professional manner with a calm, reassuring presence when working with staff, volunteers, and lay leaders Ability to read and execute basic instructions (e.g., handling pre-made dough, scaling up reheating instructions) Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, and basic office software for inventory management, communication, and scheduling. : Open to learning about and respecting Jewish cultural and religious customs, particularly regarding food and holidays. Physical Requirements Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 40 pounds on a regular basis (e.g., food deliveries, large boxes of paper products) Able to stand and walk for extended periods while working in kitchen, loading, and storage areas Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and climb small ladders or step stools as needed to stock shelves Ability to safely operate standard kitchen equipment (e.g., ovens, mixers, etc.) and follow all safety procedures Benefits & About TBS We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, retirement matching, and paid time off. Temple Beth Shalom (TBS) is a warm, vibrant, and diverse community of individuals and families located in Needham, Massachusetts. We are united in a dynamic, ongoing relationship by a desire to embrace the values, traditions, and teachings of Torah through the lens of Reform Judaism. Through worship, celebration, lifelong le…

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