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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Food Coordinator to oversee and coordinate all activities related to food preparation, distribution, and service within our facilities. This position is key to ensuring that quality, hygiene, and food safety standards are met, as well as providing a satisfying experience for customers and service users.
The Food Coordinator will be responsible for managing kitchen and service staff, planning menus in collaboration with nutritionists or chefs, controlling inventory and supplies, and ensuring compliance with current health regulations. Additionally, they must maintain effective communication with other departments to coordinate special events, specific dietary needs, and resolve any issues related to food service.
The ideal candidate should have previous experience in food service management, leadership skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a strong focus on customer service. Knowledge in nutrition, food safety, and cost management will also be valued.
This role is essential in environments such as hospitals, schools, hotels, catering companies, and industrial cafeterias, where efficiency, quality, and safety are priorities. If you are passionate about organization, healthy eating, and teamwork, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Supervise kitchen and service staff.
- Plan and coordinate menus with nutritionists or chefs.
- Control inventory and order supplies.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards.
- Coordinate special events and dietary needs.
- Train staff on procedures and standards.
- Resolve operational issues related to food service.
- Monitor service quality and customer satisfaction.
- Manage budgets and control costs.
- Collaborate with other departments to improve processes.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Previous experience in food service management.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of nutrition.
- Inventory and cost control experience.
- Flexible schedule availability.
- Education in gastronomy, nutrition, or administration.
- Customer and detail-oriented.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How much experience do you have in food service coordination?
- Have you worked with food hygiene regulations?
- How do you handle high-pressure situations in the kitchen?
- Do you have experience leading kitchen teams?
- Are you familiar with menu planning?
- How do you ensure customer satisfaction in food service?
- What tools do you use to manage inventory?
- Are you willing to work rotating shifts?
- Do you have training in nutrition or gastronomy?
- How do you handle conflicts within the team?
