What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker/Sous Chef position at Miriam's Kitchen?
Description
ABOUT MIRIAM’S KITCHEN
Miriam’s Kitchen works to end chronic homelessness in Washington, DC. We advocate for permanent supportive housing as a long-term solution, while meeting short-term needs by providing healthy scratch meals made with fresh ingredients and high-quality social services to individuals who are chronically homeless.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Baker/Sous Chef is responsible for being an active team member in the planning, preparing for, and/or executing 5 kitchen shifts per week; baking breads, desserts and other needs to complement meals and the dietary needs for our guests, engaging with vendors, suppliers, and donors to provide and maintain relationships through excellent customer service while collecting and sorting food donations; ensuring cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspaces; and engaging with volunteers to ensure volunteer satisfaction and effectiveness.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist chefs to plan, prepare for and execute at least 4-5 shifts each week.
- Bake necessary items for meals, desserts, and events, when needed in line with our healthy food model.
- Manage and execute at least one meal per week; support lead for other shifts
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of all food storage areas (shelving & refrigeration/freezers)
- Maintain FIFO standards for all food storage areas
- Engage with vendors, suppliers & food purveyors to ensure timely and pleasant service
- Collect and sort and all in-kind food donations (weigh, label & date) and food purchases & supplies, when needed
- Using inventory management software to manage food inventory
- Availability to work an occasional Sunday (pickup donations)
- Other duties as assigned
Kitchen Culture
Closed on weekends, flexible schedules, we work hard and have fun. We make restaurant-quality food from fresh ingredients and can be creative with food and menus (like episodes of Chopped).
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong time management skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Spatial planning (maximizing limited storage)
- Flexibility to effectively schedule/manage multiple and changing schedules for pick-ups
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to effectively juggle multiple projects
- Problem-solving skills
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record – Minimum age 25
- Computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft office, mobile phone apps
- People-oriented with a heart to serve
- Willingness to do what needs to be done
- Strong interest in and commitment to ending chronic homelessness in DC
- An understanding of the structural and systemic causes of homelessness
- Comfort working with a diverse population with a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences
Experience
- At least 1-2year of experience in a restaurant and/or professional kitchen
- At least 3-5 years baking experience
- Food Safe Certification required
- Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, Excel, Outlook)
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to stand 8-12 hours a day
- Must be able to lift 40-50lbs regularly
Mental Demands:
- Effective communication skills, particularly in translating kitchen roles and tasks to untrained volunteers
- Engage with volunteers to ensure volunteer satisfaction and effectiveness
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating and communicating well with team members
Benefits
Miriam’s Kitchen is proud to offer comprehensive benefits that support the continued health and wellbeing of our team including: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous medical coverage for dependents; 100% employer-paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance; employer retirement contributions; generous annual paid leave, and annual professional development funds for all full and part-time team members.
EOE STATEMENT
Miriam’s Kitchen values diversity in thought and experience and is committed to assembling a diverse workplace. People of color, people with lived experience in the issues MK works on, veterans, and LGBTQIA persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary : $53,000 - $55,000
