What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef position at Kitchens for Good?
Kitchens for Good
POSITION TITLE: Chef
REPORTS TO: Director of Food Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
COMPENSATION: $31.00-$34.00
LOCATION: East Mesa Juvenile Detention Center (EMJD) San Diego, CA
POSITIONS: 1
Who we are:
Kitchens for Good transforms lives through culinary arts.
Position Summary: The Chef will oversee kitchen operations plan, organize, and assist in the preparation of cooking and serving food; supervise the maintenance of culinary equipment, supplies, and work.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Assists with the preparation, cooking, and serving food to the youth and employees in accordance with National School Breakfast and Lunch meal programs.
Manages and monitors compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation and quality of food and HACCP.
Implements cleaning schedule for production areas and monitors daily sanitation inspection.
Maintains clean, well-organized storage areas, including freezers, refrigerators, and dry storage areas.
Ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
Oversees purchasing and ordering of food and supplies, ensuring quality, cost control, and inventory accuracy.
Maintains kitchen budget.
Implements and monitors compliance with approved receiving, storage, distribution and inventory procedures of all food and supplies.
Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed.
Provides training, mentoring, and daily instruction to apprentices and kitchen staff.
Responsible for maintaining records, accurate preparation, and timely completion of all required reports.
Partners with the Department of probations juvenile culinary training by providing culinary training to selected juveniles.
Responds and resolves customer complaints and requests in accordance with Kitchens for Goods service standards.
Coordinate and oversee culinary aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution, menu alignment with operational needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Staff Management
Interviews, hires, and trains staff.
Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage, efficiency, and alignment with operational needs.
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Coaches and motivates a positive team through coaching, communication, incentives, and evaluations.
Competencies:
Collaboration Skills
Customer/Client Focus
Flexibility
Stress Management/Composure
Excellent Communication
Ability to teach and mentor others
Education and Work Experience:
Minimum high graduate or equivalent
3-5 years of experience as a Lead Cook or Senior Production Cook
Graduated Kitchens for Good Apprentice (Certified by the Department of Apprenticeship Standards) – highly desired
Proficient in (MS Office, etc.)
Ability to relay information in a manner that provides a positive learning experience and instills a passion for the profession
ServSafe Manager certified – highly desirable
Additional Requirements
Have a valid drivers license
Clean driving record
Must have reliable transportation
Work Environment:
This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat colder than normal temperatures, steam, fire and noise.
The kitchen is located at the Youth Transitional Center (detention center for youth) at 446 Alta Rd #6100 San Diego, 92128. Employees will interact with Kitchens for Good Staff and the staff of the detention center.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time, sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position non-exempt position scheduled at 40 hours a week. Includes weekend and evening shifts. Am shifts and PM shifts available and may vary depending on the needs of the organization.
Travel:
Employee may be expected to travel to additional KFG locations to provide coverage during staffing shortages.
Background checks:
Must undergo Criminal background clearance through the Probation (backgrounds), State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Drug screen and Tuberculosis Testing.
Other Duties
Please note this job description us not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement savings
Professional development budget
14 paid holidays
Generous PTO Plan
Acknowledgment
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. Kitchens for Good will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
AT-WILL: The individual hired in this role will be at-will and will be subject to termination by the employee or the Company, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT
The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact Juanita Atitsogbuie at 619-736-1873 or juanita@kitchensforgood.org.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
POSITION TITLE: Chef
REPORTS TO: Director of Food Services
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
COMPENSATION: $31.00-$34.00
LOCATION: East Mesa Juvenile Detention Center (EMJD) San Diego, CA
POSITIONS: 1
Who we are:
Kitchens for Good transforms lives through culinary arts.
Position Summary: The Chef will oversee kitchen operations plan, organize, and assist in the preparation of cooking and serving food; supervise the maintenance of culinary equipment, supplies, and work.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Assists with the preparation, cooking, and serving food to the youth and employees in accordance with National School Breakfast and Lunch meal programs.
Manages and monitors compliance with approved food preparation and service procedures, including use of standardized recipes, portion control, presentation and quality of food and HACCP.
Implements cleaning schedule for production areas and monitors daily sanitation inspection.
Maintains clean, well-organized storage areas, including freezers, refrigerators, and dry storage areas.
Ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
Oversees purchasing and ordering of food and supplies, ensuring quality, cost control, and inventory accuracy.
Maintains kitchen budget.
Implements and monitors compliance with approved receiving, storage, distribution and inventory procedures of all food and supplies.
Maintains and inspects kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed.
Provides training, mentoring, and daily instruction to apprentices and kitchen staff.
Responsible for maintaining records, accurate preparation, and timely completion of all required reports.
Partners with the Department of probations juvenile culinary training by providing culinary training to selected juveniles.
Responds and resolves customer complaints and requests in accordance with Kitchens for Goods service standards.
Coordinate and oversee culinary aspects of events, ensuring seamless execution, menu alignment with operational needs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Staff Management
Interviews, hires, and trains staff.
Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage, efficiency, and alignment with operational needs.
Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
Coaches and motivates a positive team through coaching, communication, incentives, and evaluations.
Competencies:
Collaboration Skills
Customer/Client Focus
Flexibility
Stress Management/Composure
Excellent Communication
Ability to teach and mentor others
Education and Work Experience:
Minimum high graduate or equivalent
3-5 years of experience as a Lead Cook or Senior Production Cook
Graduated Kitchens for Good Apprentice (Certified by the Department of Apprenticeship Standards) – highly desired
Proficient in (MS Office, etc.)
Ability to relay information in a manner that provides a positive learning experience and instills a passion for the profession
ServSafe Manager certified – highly desirable
Additional Requirements
Have a valid drivers license
Clean driving record
Must have reliable transportation
Work Environment:
This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat colder than normal temperatures, steam, fire and noise.
The kitchen is located at the Youth Transitional Center (detention center for youth) at 446 Alta Rd #6100 San Diego, 92128. Employees will interact with Kitchens for Good Staff and the staff of the detention center.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time, sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position non-exempt position scheduled at 40 hours a week. Includes weekend and evening shifts. Am shifts and PM shifts available and may vary depending on the needs of the organization.
Travel:
Employee may be expected to travel to additional KFG locations to provide coverage during staffing shortages.
Background checks:
Must undergo Criminal background clearance through the Probation (backgrounds), State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Drug screen and Tuberculosis Testing.
Other Duties
Please note this job description us not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement savings
Professional development budget
14 paid holidays
Generous PTO Plan
Acknowledgment
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. Kitchens for Good will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
AT-WILL: The individual hired in this role will be at-will and will be subject to termination by the employee or the Company, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT
The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact Juanita Atitsogbuie at 619-736-1873 or juanita@kitchensforgood.org.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
Salary : $31 - $34
