Head Chef

Are you a culinary artist with a heart for serving others? We're seeking a seasoned professional Chef with a background in management, specializing in banquet production, large volume catering, and all-day dining services. Experience in menu planning, ordering, scheduling, and maintaining food cost efficiency is essential for this role. While administrative duties are part of the package, this position is primarily hands-on, working closely with our kitchen staff, clients, and volunteers to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

As a private, faith-based organization, we're dedicated to providing a safe haven for individuals seeking to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction. From serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to clients in our Recovery program and Overnight Shelters, to offering a daily Community evening meal, your culinary expertise will play a vital role in nourishing those in need.

What You Will Do

• Craft menus that reflect our mission of providing nutritious and satisfying meals to those we serve.
• Coordinate community meals with warmth and hospitality.
• Lead a team of kitchen staff and volunteers in preparing and serving meals with dignity and respect.
• Managing all facets of kitchen operations to include but not limited to, ordering, receiving, handling of food donations, menu planning and production, meal service, stewarding/sanitation, cost control, and scheduling.
• Embrace opportunities to mentor and empower individuals participating in our culinary training programs.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of five years of industry cooking experience.
• Previous experience in a management role overseeing banquet production, large volume catering, breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Previous experience in culinary leadership roles, preferably in a hospitality or nonprofit setting.
• Experience with menu planning, ordering, scheduling, and the ability to manage a food cost is required.
• A passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to serving others with compassion.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  
  

Join us in making a difference through the power of food and community. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, you'll find fulfillment in knowing that your culinary talents are helping to transform lives and create brighter futures.

If you're ready to bring your skills and compassion to the table, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our mission-driven team

Why You Will Love Our Mission

You'll step into a full-time, salaried position with competitive benefits. Enjoy perks like paid sick and vacation time while immersing yourself in a fulfilling career that merges your culinary passion with the opportunity to positively impact the lives of those in need. Join us in creating a brighter future, one meal at a time. Apply now and be a part of something truly meaningful!

We recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values for a truly sustainable future. Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative of our customers and business units. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, people of all ages, and veterans to apply. We are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Therefore, we work every day, at all stages of our hiring process and in employment, to encourage diversity, offer inclusiveness, and provide equal opportunities.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 5 - 10 years

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission: No