University of Kentucky
STEPS Community Outreach Coordinator
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $19 - $23 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ July 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Manage daily operations of Campus Kitchen at the University of Kentucky, preparing about 200 meals weekly.
- Supervise and mentor student volunteers and paid student workers.
- Support teaching kitchen programs in collaboration with campus and community partners.
- Requires strong management, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Cooking experience preferred but not mandatory; willingness to learn is valued.
- Temporary, full-time, in-person position with variable shifts typically between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Compensation ranges between $19.00 and $23.00 per hour.
- Lifting and physical activity up to 30 pounds required.
- Position provides professional development and a formal mentoring program through the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
- Supervisory responsibilities over student volunteers and workers.
STEPS Community Outreach Coordinator Full Description
Requisition Number | TE08977
Department Name | 81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Salary Range | $19.00-$23.00
Type of Position | Temporary
Position Time Status | Full-Time
Required Education |
Required Related Experience |
Required License/Registration/Certification |
Physical Requirements | Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 30 pounds, computer work station activities,
Shift | Work Shift
Variable – typically between 8:30 and 4:30 PM Mon – Fri
Expected # of Hours Per Week
25-30
Job Summary | The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition is seeking a STEPS Community Outreach Coordinator to support our teaching kitchen initiatives. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives in culinary nutrition, health, and wellness, with a strong emphasis on experiential learning.
The successful candidate will serve as the Staff Advisor to the award-winning Campus Kitchen at the University of Kentucky (CKUK)—a student-powered organization committed to reducing food waste and eliminating food insecurity. CKUK recovers food from campus dining, grocery stores, and farmers markets to prepare nutritious meals for individuals in the Lexington and UK community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily operations of CKUK, including preparation of approximately 200 meals per week
• Supervise and mentor student volunteers and hourly student workers
• Support teaching kitchen programming with campus and community partners
Qualifications:
• Strong management, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Cooking experience (does not need to be professional) and/or a desire to learn!
This is a temporary, in-person position and the role is ideal for professionals seeking impactful, short-term engagement in culinary nutrition and community-based food systems initiatives.
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is a welcoming workplace, offering professional development opportunities and a formal mentoring program.
To learn more about M-G CAFE and how we support the University’s mission of being of, for, and with Kentucky, click here.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Excellent skills in planning, organization, time management, critical thinking, problem solving, mentorship, and interpersonal communications.
Leadership Management Skills
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes
Preferred Education/Experience |
Deadline to Apply | 07/29/2025
Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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