Community Kitchen Liaison

• Location 201 W KENYON RD,Champaign, IL, ,United States
• Other Compensation $3.00 (Language Stipend)
• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District

Community Kitchen Liaison

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is seeking a full-time (40-hour week) Community Kitchen Liaison. Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Administrator, the Community Kitchen Liaison provides thoughtful onboarding, training, and day-to-day assistance to partners; coordinates scheduling and safe use of the kitchen; and fosters an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed and respected. The role is primarily relational and facilitative, ensuring that partners have the guidance, resources, and hospitality needed to prepare and serve nutritious meals or conduct programming in the space.

This role also supports staff, interns, and volunteers whose work contributes to successful community use of the kitchen. The Liaison embodies the district’s mission and values, demonstrating compassion, humility, teamwork, and a collaborative mindset. A flexible work schedule is essential to meet the diverse needs and schedules of community users.

• Works closely with community partners, community members, and other groups as they become hosts of the kitchen, providing guidance and coordination throughout the onboarding and hosting process.
• Oversees daily operations of the Community Kitchen, including meal planning, food preparation, service, and cleanup.
• Ensures compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations, including coordination of equipment maintenance.
• Manages inventory, food donations, online ordering, proper food storage, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment and educational space.

• Oversees and coordinates the efficient transfer of surplus food donations between partner organizations, ensuring adherence to food safety procedures.
• Facilitates connections among hosts to encourage collaboration, shared learning, and community-building.
• Collaborates with the District’s staff, programs, and partners to meet program needs.
• Manages data tracking, record-keeping, reporting, and program documentation as needed.
• Available for receiving shipments and deliveries as needed.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains scheduling system for shared kitchen use.
• Develops and implements procedures, checklists, and trainings; includes implementation of procedures for non-compliant kitchen use by community partners.
• Assists with grant writing and management.

• Creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests, volunteers, and community partners.
• Interacts respectfully with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Handles challenges or conflicts calmly, professionally, and with compassion.
• Solicits feedback from patrons and community partners with a lens towards continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborates with designated District staff regarding environmental health and community feeding initiatives to safely meet community needs.
• Connects community kitchen partners and patrons with District services, programs, and other partner organizations, positioning the kitchen as a hub for building community and fostering meaningful connections.

• Pursue professional development opportunities as appropriate and approved by direct supervisor.
• Stay up-to-date on food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Public Health Emergency Response Responsibilities:
  All District employees must be able to respond to public health emergencies when needed and appropriate. During an emergency response, employee may be assigned to a role…