Food & Beverage Systems Coordinator

Step into a pivotal role as Food & Beverage Systems Coordinator at Mather, where your culinary expertise and technical skills will power the backbone of our operations. This is a full-time hourly position offering a hybrid work structure. You’ll combine your 3+ years of culinary experience, advanced computer proficiency, and strong communication skills to maintain the integrity of our recipe management system—ensuring accurate recipe costs, inventory control, production planning, and nutritional analysis across all Mather communities. This role offers the unique opportunity to travel to our vibrant communities in Evanston, IL; Wilmette, IL; Tucson, AZ; and Tysons Corner, VA, while supporting on-site teams and collaborating closely with chefs and F&B leaders. This hybrid role includes regular weekly workdays at Mather’s Headquarters in downtown Evanston, IL, for collaboration and team engagement.

If you’re detail-oriented, passionate about culinary excellence, and thrive in a team environment, we’d love to connect with you!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with community based Chefs to gather and enter recipes into Mather’s database using a consistent methodology.
• Ensure Recipe Accuracy by clarifying structure and preparation methods.
• Optimize Production Forecasting by scaling recipes for appropriate portion sizes.
• Set Pricing Standards by generating raw food costs and applying community targets.
• Maintain Inventory Efficiency through updated physical inventory sheets.
• Support Budget Management with community-specific reporting.
• Audit and Validate Data to ensure system integrity.
• Collaborate on Nutritional Analysis with the Corporate Dietician.
• Train New Chefs and Managers on system use during onboarding and as needed.
• Invoice Matching and Inventory Updates to maintain accuracy.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Process Improvement initiatives.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

•    Tactile, near vision, peripheral vision, and color vision.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• 3+ years of culinary experience as a cook or chef, with proficiency in reading, writing, and executing standardized recipes.
• Advanced computer skills.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques.
• Strong communication skills with supervisors, co-workers, residents, and guests.
• Ability to operate kitchen equipment and tools within the hospitality/health care industry.
• Current sanitation certification.
• Effective written communication skills and the ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older adults and enjoyment in working with a senior population.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment.
• Experience with recipe database software and MS Office Suite.
• In-person collaboration at Mather communities.

Preferred:

• Formal culinary training.
• Experience with online vendor ordering systems and FDA Database
• Flexibility in scheduling.
• Proficiency in the English language.