WELCOME TO THE PEER SUPPORT JOB OPPORTUNITIES BOARD

The Thomas M. Wernert Center (TMWC) is looking for a Food Services Coordinator to perform the day-to-day operations of the TMWC kitchen, including food preparation, budget, shopping, and other assigned areas of food service. When not performing food service duties, this individual will work with peer supporters and program specialists to engage members in socialization, educational, and culturally diverse activities. Personal or lived experience with mental illness or related fields in social service preferred. This position is full-time,
40 hours per week with medical, dental, life, short-term disability, employee assistance program, retirement (403B), and paid time off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Knowledge of the equipment and procedures involved in food service operations.
• Handles set-up and shopping for daily light breakfast, brown bag lunch and Supper Club..
• Knowledge and understanding of safety and sanitary requirements of a food service operation.
• Coordinates all aspects of Friday Afternoon Supper Club, including meal preparation, shopping, cooking, serving, and clean-up.
• Coordinates all aspects of morning continental breakfast and brown bag lunch.
• Research and plans healthy menus.
• Estimate food needs in advance, maintain inventories and supplies, and shop for and purchase sufficient food items.
• Serves as liaison between TMWC and food banks and/or other community food providers to make commodities available to members.
• Provide peer support to members through enthusiastic engagement of members in daily activities, including Clubroom and recreation room games and activities.

Qualification, Education, and Abilities
• High School or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or significant and progressive work experience
• Food service experience required. Course work or training in culinary arts and supervision preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred or will obtain
• Valid Ohio driver’s license required. Ability to drive a passenger van
• Personal or lived experience with mental illness or having knowledge of mental illness preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication, decision making, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Needs minimal or no supervision to complete duties

Pre-employment screenings include criminal background, drug screening, and contacting references.
Please submit a cover letter (can be attached or pasted into email), current resume, and three references to via email at info@wernertcenter.com by Friday, February 27, 2026.