hospitality coordinator

position summary:

This position requires a person who is congenial, mature, detail- oriented and possesses proven people and communication skills. This person relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals, as well as, anticipate the needs of members, volunteers and the ministry. They will need to be able to multi-task while maintaining a pleasant and “customer friendly” orientation.

reports to:

Executive Director

principal responsibilities, knowledge and skills:

  • Basic understanding of commercial-type kitchen and food preparation, service and clean up for small and large group functions
  • Compassionate and genuine in their desire to share their ministry through our hospitality services
  • Flexible, organized and able to multi-task
  • Conscientious in work, communications and relationships
  • Dependable, mature, responsible and can work alone and oversee a team
  • Definite sense of service and giving; comfortable working “behind the scenes”
  • Budget conscious

additional experience (suggested not required):

  • Food Safety Certification (training every two years)
  • Volunteer recruitment, training and retention
  • Cash handling and basic account skills
  • Experience with banquet-size food planning, preparation and service

availability – part time:

  • Up to 20 hours per week 
  • Day, weekend and special event availability including evenings as needed

primary duties required for this position:

  • Support the vision and mission of Trinity Lutheran Church
  • Create an atmosphere in which a ministry run by volunteers can flourish and grow
  • Seek out, train, maintain, schedule and grow a team of volunteers who will minister to others through their hospitality gifts while providing a high level of service and product
  • Operate a variety of food service equipment and coordinate and direct use of the kitchen
  • Plan, supervise and coordinate internal and external uses of the kitchen of TLC, including pre-event planning meetings when necessary
  • Menu planning, purchasing and preparation and/or supervision thereof (WND, Congregational events, funerals, etc)
  • Knowledge and experience in food handling policies and procedures
  • Cleaning and general maintenance of the facility and equipment (ice maker, dishwasher, fridge, etc.)
  • Manage budgets and menu plan and purchase accordingly
  • Maintain record of event needs, requirements, menus, etc.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings
  • Assist other ministries as needed with shopping and/or event time (VBS snacks, community meals, HS youth room, Women’s events, Sunday morning refreshments, Simpson)

If interested in applying or have questions, please contact:

Elisabeth Teichroew
executive director
952-473-8577 ext 110