Kitchen Manager/Chef

The kitchen manager/chef is a full time, hands on working chef position and is responsible for managing and directing all aspects of the soup kitchen including menu planning, food preparation, effective training, leadership and supervision of volunteers, food service training, documentation/reporting, forecasting needs for daily meals and maintenance of a safe, clean kitchen environment. The successful candidate must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a very dynamic team at this nonprofit organization.

Duties and responsibilities

-treat guests, volunteers and staff with compassion, dignity and respect

-ensure the delivery of nutritionally balanced, quality meals

-ensure proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards are met at all times

-ensure proper receiving procedures for donations and distributions

-ensure safe, clean and organized food storage areas and rotate stock effectively

-ensure needed supplies are stocked and ordered in timely manner

-weekly food ordering

-maintain proper records and documentation

-provide training and supervision of kitchen staff and numerous volunteers

-ensure proper function and maintenance of equipment

-be able to work across all areas of the organization

-other duties as needed are required

Skills

-caring and service oriented

-detail oriented

-excellent interpersonal skills

-excellent verbal and written communication skills

-excellent problem solving, conflict resolution and de-escalation skills

-exceptional organization and time management skills

-understanding of computer use (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Google calendar, internet, e-mail, pantry database, etc.)

-ability to speak and understand Spanish would be helpful but is not required

-able to lift 30-50 pounds

-first aid training, will be provided if necessary

Job Qualifications

Education – High School Diploma or equivalent. Culinary Arts training preferred.

Experience – Three years of experience in culinary management

Must have or obtain ServSafe Food Service Manager certification

Must be able to work some weekends and holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58, $62,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person