Head Chef - OC Interim Housing (JR 5360)

Overview

Oversee kitchen staff and operations, manage menus, budgets, and guest dietary needs

Key Responsibilities

• health compliance
• sanitation
• inventory
• vendor management
• menu planning
• staff supervision

Tasks

-Ensuring the kitchen is maintained to Health Department code and PATH standards. -Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards -Setting the standards for maintaining kitchen sanitation and cleanliness -Provide all necessary supports to volunteers to ensure they have a valuable experience. -Ensuring equipment is maintained equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition -Assisting with daily taste tests to ensure all meals are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and meet PATH’s standards -Plan, set, and adjust as needed ongoing workload assignments and schedules for work completion. Ensure adherence to work and time schedules. -Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure that all meals prepared following Health Department code and served at the appropriate times and temperatures -Assisting with the monitoring kitchen costs including labor, food, supplies, and equipment -Reviewing Health Department reports along with Head Chef and Sous Chef and assisting with correcting violations -Meeting with guests with medical dietary restrictions to set up menu plans -Coordinating food donations, including assisting with pick-ups and drop-offs as necessary -Modeling and promoting a team culture and environment that is professional and welcoming for all interim housing guests, staff, volunteers, and other visitors -Helping to ensure inventories are maintained -Coordinating and maintaining relationships with kitchen vendors and donors -Promoting and following the established interim housing values, guidelines, and rules. -Helping create and post monthly menus -Coordinating regular maintenance activities such as hood exhaust cleanings, oil waste pick-ups, and propane gas fills. -Coordinating with PATH’s facilities team for repairs, fixes, or other maintenance. -Provide direct supervision to all culinary staff, including Kitchen Associates, Lead Cooks, and Sous Chefs. Coordinate scheduling of all kitchen staff, including volunteers.

Requirements

• driver’s license
• microsoft office
• cpr/first aid
• food handling
• culinary experience
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Work just as well independently as they do on a team -A valid driver’s license -Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs -Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally -Have reliable transportation -Possess strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop successful and positive relationships with individuals at all organization levels. -Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire: -Seven (7) years of relevant experience in the culinary field, three (3) years leading a team in a culinary capacity. -Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive -Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, particularly Word and Excel. -Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training -Five (5) years of relevant experience in the culinary field, one (1) year leading a team in a culinary capacity. -Current Managerial Food Handling certificate. -Are well organized, have a strong sense of prioritization, and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment -Have employment eligibility verification -Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties -Drug Test

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Benefits

-Background Screening -Tuberculosis Test -The ability to qualify for PATH's insurance coverage

About Path

-Provides a wide range of services, from emergency housing to long-term solutions that help people rebuild their lives. -Works closely with communities to identify innovative ways to address homelessness at both the individual and systemic levels. -With a comprehensive approach, PATH not only offers shelter but also access to healthcare, employment assistance, and mental health resources. -Focused on creating sustainable change, PATH's programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each person they serve. -A pioneer in connecting people with permanent housing and providing pathways to stability. -PATH’s holistic services include case management, job readiness programs, and advocacy for affordable housing. -Through collaboration with local governments and partners, PATH is at the forefront of fighting homelessness in multiple regions.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is provided

Security Clearance

-tuberculosis test required -background screening required -drug test required