Food Service Coordinator (FSCOOR-07) (TUES-SAT, 11:30AM – 8:30PM) NEW

Phoenix, Arizona
New Freedom Ops LLC
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Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us

At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances-we help people thrive because of them. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives.

We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference-this is where you belong.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• Multiple incremental increasesthroughout your first six (6) months and then on a recurring six (6) month cycle
• $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
• A mission that matters-and a team that works hard to deliver on it

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About the Role

The Food Service Coordinator supports daily food service operations by assisting with food preparation, meal service, kitchen organization, sanitation, inventory rotation, and food safety compliance. Working under the direction of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, this role helps ensure the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals while creating a positive dining experience for members, employees, and guests.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced food service environment
• Takes pride in food quality, cleanliness, and organization
• Enjoys serving others and creating positive dining experiences
• Thrives when balancing multiple priorities and operational needs
• Works well both independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Preparing salad bar offerings and food items according to approved recipes and menus
• Assisting with meal service, packed lunches, grab-and-go meals, and catered events
• Supporting food presentation and service during designated meal periods
• Organizing food inventory, rotating stock, labeling products, and maintaining product quality
• Setting up and breaking down food service stations and dining areas
• Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout kitchen, dining, and storage areas
• Following food safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements
• Supporting special events and assisting with overall kitchen operations as needed

What Success Looks Like

• Members receive safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals
• Food service areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with health regulations
• Inventory is properly rotated, labeled, and stored
• Meal service runs smoothly, efficiently, and professionally
• Members and guests have a positive dining experience
• Kitchen teams work collaboratively to achieve departmental goals

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum one year of experience in food service, hospitality, kitchen operations, or a related environment
• Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization, multitasking, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, hospitality, catering, or institutional food service environments preferred
• Experience preparing meals for large groups or high-volume service operations preferred
• Additional food safety, culinary, or hospitality-related training preferred

Environment + Physical Demands

This position works primarily within commercial kitchen, food preparation, dining, and storage environments.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and movement throughout kitchen and dining areas
• Regular use of kitchen equipment, food preparation tools, and cleaning supplies
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or move supplies and materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to varying temperatures associated with kitchens, refrigeration, and freezer areas
• Ongoing adherence to food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards

Our Standard

We’re building something meaningful-and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization-we want to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunity

New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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“We’re not here to do small work-we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission–to turn second chances into powerful comebacks.”