Campus Kitchen Coordinator

Position Information

Classification Title Public Service Professional AD FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience training, coordinating, and supervising young adults
• Knowledge of food and hunger issues
• Experience with volunteer management and community service

Position Summary

The Campus Kitchen Coordinator oversees Campus Kitchen at UGA, a student-powered hunger and relief program administered by the UGA Office of Service-Learning in collaboration with Athens area nonprofits and University of Georgia partners.

This position works with student leaders to understand and address issues in the larger food system. Through involvement in Campus Kitchen, UGA students participate in program activities ranging from food recovery from local grocery stores, distributing fresh produce from UGArden to area non-profits, planning and cooking meals, door-to-door meal and grocery deliveries to client families in aging services programs, and other learning opportunities that raise awareness of food systems issues. Each year, the program transforms thousands of pounds of recovered food into meals and groceries. Campus Kitchen serves hundreds of food insecure individuals through weekly programs, in addition to hosting special events throughout the year

The majority of the Campus Kitchen Coordinator's duties involve managing daily program operations which are located at UGArden and at shared kitchens in the community. Daily program operations and other responsibilities include coordinating and training student leaders and volunteers, overseeing the food trailer project, supervising graduate assistants, managing partnerships with external non-profits and other UGA departments, and coordinating student training in collaboration with other staff in the OSL. This individual serves as a key staff member in the UGA Office of Service-Learning, reporting to the director. The successful candidate will have a unique professional opportunity to leave a positive impact on the local food system and the lives of older adults, as well as student leaders.

The UGA Office of Service-Learning (OSL) supports academic service-learning and community engagement initiatives designed to enhance students' civic and academic learning, promote engaged research that is responsive to community needs, and contribute to the public good through mutually beneficial community-university partnerships.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Experience training, coordinating, and supervising young adults
• Ability to work collaboratively with partners who are both internal and external to the university
• Understanding of food safety issues and controls
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about basic equipment repair and maintenance (i.e., refrigerators, freezers, stoves, shelving, food trailer equipment, etc.)
• Knowledge of grant writing or other fundraising experience
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks

Physical Demands

• Lift 50 pounds.
• Driving an 816 food trailer is a requirement of this position.
• Training will be provided.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Oversee daily Campus Kitchen operations and promotion of the program.

• Recruiting, training, and managing student volunteers, Shift Leaders, and Leadership Team members
• Overseeing the flow of food (food collection, meal planning, meal preparation, and deliveries)
• Ensuring food safety and quality controls
• Communicating with Campus Kitchen community partners
• Overseeing equipment maintenance
• Designing and executing projects with service-learning courses and UGA partners
• Evaluating and monitoring program outcomes
• Overseeing communications and marketing efforts
• Speaking to international and external stakeholder at events and regional and national conferences.

Percentage of time 40 Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other campus food systems initiatives such as UGArden, as well as external nonprofits and businesses.
• Facilitate the development of internal and external partnerships.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities

• Secure resources by organizing fundraisers, writing grants, securing new food and in-kind donors; and corresponding with previous and potential donors.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Coordinate special outreach programming and events with campus and community partners such as Turkeypalooza.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage the food trailer project through supervision of graduate assistants, overseeing training of students working in the trailer, coordinating with partners organizations, and coordinating driver training.

Percentage of time 5 Duties/Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other OSL staff and program coordinators to support student training and development to create community and increase student engagement with the OSL.

Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Shannon Brooks Recruitment Contact Email ... Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

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• • Do you have a valid Driver's license?
• YES
• NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

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