Salary Range and Classification: Full-time $60,000 to $65,000 plus benefits

Reports To: Director of Meal Services

Supervises: 3-6 Chefs

Date: August 2024

Application Instructions: Send resume and cover letter to the Director of Meal Services, Christina Moore, [email protected]

Position Summary

If you are passionate about the culinary arts and making a positive and direct impact in the lives of those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness, then this opportunity to lead Shepherd’s Table Kitchen is the one for you! The Lead Chef is responsible for ensuring that hot, nutritious meals are prepared and served at Shepherd’s Table 365 days a year. They are also responsible for working closely with the rest of the team to provide a welcoming and safe environment for all our meal guests and volunteers. In addition, the Lead Chef is responsible for assigning tasks to Chefs and volunteers and always maintaining clean, healthy food service and storage areas. They must follow all food service regulations and County health code requirements. They also must possess a ServSafe certification and have or obtain within 30 days a Montgomery County Food Service Manager’s license.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Meal Preparation and Service

• With the Director of Meal Services helps plan weekly food menus and prep lists
• Ensures that hot, nutritious meals are prepared in appropriate quantities and served each meal service promptly
• Provides food service coverage during regular scheduled service and in emergencies such as inclement weather
• Ensures meal guests receive warm hospitality with each meal service
• Ensures that all volunteers receive warm hospitality and patient guidance
• Ensures that meal service policies are followed
• Ensures that the dining room is a safe and welcoming environment for meal guests and volunteers
• Helps support security personnel
• Supervises and performs post-meal cleaning in the kitchen, dining room, dish room, and hallway
• Ensures that the kitchen/equipment/food/staff/volunteers are entirely in compliance with health regulations during their shift
• Ensures that food deliveries are stored and rotated for current and future use.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room, dish room, kitchen prep room, storage areas, and all food service equipment
• Monitors and responds to Meal Program communications via telephone and e-mail regularly. Return correspondence within 24-48 hours.
• Secures the building at the end of food service.
• Captures stories and photos for newsletter and social media coverage

Personnel Management

• Schedules and supervises Chefs
• Greets supervises, assigns duties, and supports volunteers throughout the meal prep, service, and clean-up.
• Encourages volunteers to engage in other service and giving opportunities at Shepherd’s Table
• Performs prep service and clean-up duties in the absence of volunteers

Resource Management

• Engages in the Community Food Rescue process in receiving and donating rescued food
• Receives, organizes, and rotates donations
• Ensures that health regulations are consistently met
• Supports Shepherd’s Table fundraising efforts through participation in events, kitchen tours, media interviews, and other ways as needed
• Maintain inventory of food and supplies, ordering items as needed, and keeping records of purchases.
• Maintain reporting records
• Report to the Director of Meal Services and Director of Operations any needed repairs and maintenance

Applicants must possess:

• ServSafe certification and Food Service manager’s license
• Driver’s license and clean driving record
• Knowledge of food and safe food handling skills
• Knowledge of and passion for serving people experiencing poverty and homelessness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict de-escalation skills
• Excellent personal and virtual communication skills
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Ability to supervise volunteers from all backgrounds with little or no kitchen experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work a flex schedule that may include morning, evening, weekend, and some holiday shifts
• Punctuality
• Ability to shift gears and multitask with ease
• Self-motivation

Education and Experience

• High school diploma
• Five years of food service preparation experience
• Two years of management experience
• Food safety certification or ability to acquire it within 30 days of employment

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403 (b) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 8-hour shift
• Weekly day range: Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of everyday responsibilities from time to time as needed.