Food Justice Coalition – Salt Lake County, Utah
About Food Justice Coalition
Food Justice Coalition (FJC) is a nonprofit dedicated to combating hunger in Utah through immediate relief, education, and advocacy. Since 2020, we have served more than 80,000 meals, launched innovative community education initiatives, and built a coalition of partners to ensure all Utahns—especially those experiencing time poverty, systemic barriers, and food insecurity—have access to nutrient-dense, culturally relevant, fully prepared meals. Our work is rooted in dignity, justice, and the belief that food is a human right.
Position Title: Culinary Services Chef
Position Summary
The Culinary Services Chef plays a central role in advancing FJC’s mission by leading meal production, overseeing kitchen operations, and supporting community-based events and catering. This position combines professional culinary skill with program leadership—ensuring that meals are not only delicious and high-quality, but also culturally responsive, plant-based, and aligned with the health and wellness goals of the communities we serve.
The Culinary Services Chef will manage day-to-day kitchen activities, mentor volunteers and interns, and contribute to educational programming that uplifts food justice as both a value and a practice.
Key Responsibilities
Meal Production & Menu Development
- Maintain a professional appearance with clean uniform and grooming.
- Correctly label, date, and store all food products.
- Follow proper procedures for prepping, cooking, plating, and cleaning.
- Learn and follow all recipes, ingredients, and menu standards.
- Prepare dishes across stations, including grill, sauté, cold prep, and specials.
- Keep workstations stocked and organized with necessary prep and backups.
- Maintain a clean and safe workstation; complete opening and closing duties as assigned.
- Taste food regularly to ensure quality, flavor, and consistency.
- Regularly taste and check meals to ensure quality, consistency, and cultural relevance.
- Use creativity and good judgment to minimize food waste and maximize available resources.
- Uphold FJC’s standards for nutritious, plant-based, and culturally competent meals.
- Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and partners to ensure smooth kitchen operations and community impact.
- Plan, prepare, and execute production of nutrient-dense, plant-based, culturally relevant meals for FJC programs.
- Design menus that reflect seasonal availability, nutritional standards, and cost efficiency.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality.
Program Leadership & Education
- Collaborate with staff to integrate culinary education into community workshops, events, and partnerships.
- Represent FJC’s values of food justice and cultural competency in all program offerings.
Kitchen & Operations Management
- Oversee daily kitchen operations including inventory, procurement, and equipment maintenance.
- Manage relationships with food donors, vendors, and community partners.
Volunteer & Community Engagement
- Train and supervise kitchen volunteers, interns, and occasional staff.
- Foster an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment for all participants.
- Qualifications and Requirements: MUST BE 21
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a food service
- Knowledge of product, standard recipes, and food preparation
- Must be able to work a varied schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to accurately read and communicate duties amongst team members
- Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills
- Ability to work in a community environment
- Ability to work calmly, productively, and effectively under pressure
- Must have problem solving abilities, self-motivated, and organized
- Commitment to quality service, quality food, and high standards of cleanliness
- Proper and up to date knowledge to obtain a current ServeSafe Manager License
- Must be willing and available to work weekends
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour, DOE
Work Location: In person
Interested applicants, please email your resume, a cover letter, and 3 references to info@foodjusticecoalition.org with the subject line: Culinary Services Chef Role.
Position Title: Program Coordinator
Position Summary
The Program Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth planning, coordination, and implementation of organizational programs and activities. This position supports program growth, manages communications, and helps maintain positive relationships among staff, volunteers, partners, and the community.
Key Responsibilities
Program Coordination
- Assist with the planning and coordination of programs and activities.
- Monitor program implementation, ensuring compliance with policies, timelines, and budgets.
- Support program growth and development in alignment with organizational goals.
- Manage staff work assignments, workloads, and schedules.
- Coordinate relationships and communication between staff, clients, administrators, and stakeholders.
- Schedule and organize program-related meetings and events.
- Create and maintain program records, reports, presentations, and proposals.
- Assist with public relations, media engagement, and interdepartmental collaboration.
Donation Management
- Coordinate food and non-food donations.
- Manage the pickup, storage, and distribution of all donations.
- Maintain accurate donation records and issue donation receipts.
Direct Meal Outreach
- Develop and publish a monthly volunteer schedule.
- Collaborate with the Culinary Services Team on volunteer coordination.
- Oversee the Free Lunch Program including food prep and distribution shift management.
- Promote the Free Lunch Program and assist in volunteer recruitment.
- Supervise kitchen operations during food prep shifts as needed.
Education and Community Enrichment
- Support community events including marketing, volunteer organization, and on-site execution.
- Print and distribute materials for educational programs and events.
- Assist with communications and outreach to partners and participants.
Daily Operations
- Submit shift reports and track key data, including volunteer numbers, hours served, meals produced, and outreach areas.
- Upload relevant photos, media, and documents to shared drives.
- Plan monthly volunteer calendars (draft due 15 days before month start).
- Coordinate volunteer logistics and maintain engagement via email, social media, and in-person communication.
- Coordinate with farm, pantry, and food partners.
- Oversee kitchen inventory, ensuring cleanliness and organization.
- Support with procurement of food, supplies, and kitchen equipment as needed.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in program coordination, community outreach, or volunteer management.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and communication tools.
- Commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
Job Type: Part-time, 30 hours per week
Pay: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour, DOE
Work Location: In person
Interested applicants, please email your resume, a cover letter, and 3 references to info@foodjusticecoalition.org with the subject line: Program Coordinator
