Culinary Chef

Title: EBC Culinary Chef

Reports to: Business Administration Office (All Campuses)

Hours: Full Time

Organization Type: Non-Profit/ Faith Base Organization

Summary of Role:

The Culinary Chef oversees all food service operations across Elizabeth Baptist Church, supporting church events, funerals, Sunday breakfast, staff meals, and community outreach initiatives—including A Taste of Grace Food Truck. This role manages kitchen operations, culinary staff and volunteers, food safety compliance, menu planning, and vendor relationships to ensure excellence, efficiency, and a high-quality experience for members, guests, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Production & Event Support

• Prepare and serve meals for churchwide events, funerals, repasts, Sunday breakfast, staff gatherings, and ministry programs.
• Plan menus in collaboration with ministry leaders and event coordinators.
• Produce balanced, high-quality meals with professional presentation.
• Create event sheets, duty rosters, and setup plans as needed.
• Address and resolve food quality or service concerns quickly and professionally.

Community Outreach & Food Truck Operations

• Ensure the food truck is properly stocked, safe, and ready for deployment.
• Support outreach event logistics, serving, and food handling.
• Determine pricing and menu details for food truck sales, catered ministry events, weddings, celebrations, and non-EBC events.

Culinary Leadership & Team Management

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise culinary staff, Sous Chefs, and volunteers.
• Demonstrate cooking techniques, safety standards, and best practices.
• Assign tasks to ensure efficient food preparation and timely service.
• Engage in ongoing industry training and implement updated trends.

Kitchen Operations, Safety & Compliance

• Establish and enforce culinary guidelines, safety protocols, and kitchen authorization procedures.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations, including ServSafe requirements.
• Secure and maintain all required permits and inspection documentation.
• Oversee cleaning standards, sanitation practices, and equipment maintenance.

Vendor, Caterer & Partner Management

• Develop and maintain a Preferred Caterers List with validated credentials.
• Coordinate with external caterers for large or specialty events.
• Manage food and supply vendors, deliveries, and quality control.

Inventory, Equipment & Supplies

• Conduct regular assessments of kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Track inventory, reorder points, storage needs, and cost controls.
• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and rotation of all food items.
• Recommend purchases, repairs, or equipment upgrades.

Administrative & Financial Responsibilities

• Assist in culinary budget planning, cost forecasting, and financial reviews.
• Manage food costs, pricing, and vendor records.
• Maintain required documentation including permits, receipts, inspections, and inventory logs.
• Participate in staff meetings and provide weekly updates on upcoming needs.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Hospitality-Driven: Provides a warm, welcoming food experience.
• Operational Excellence: Organized, efficient, and consistent across multiple campuses.
• Safety & Compliance Oriented: Maintains strict adherence to regulations.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Encourages collaboration and high performance.
• Mission-Centered: Aligned with EBC's values of service, excellence, and community care.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic ministry environment.

Spiritual & Cultural Fit:

• A growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Agreement with Elizabeth Baptist Church vision frame.
• Demonstrates a heart for people, service, hospitality, and ministry impact.

Education & Certifications

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Minimum 5 years progressive culinary or food service leadership experience (high-volume environment strongly preferred).
• ServSafe certification required (or willingness to obtain immediately).
• Strong knowledge of large-scale meal preparation, menu planning, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Experience supervising teams and managing volunteers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and event coordination tools.

Work Schedule & Environment:

• Flexibility is essential as weekly schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and church holidays.
• Primarily weekdays, with frequent weekend and evening hours depending on the church calendar.
• Must be available during high-volume seasons such as Christmas, Easter, and special campaigns.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58, $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person