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Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and recidivism. Our flagship Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program provides paid transitional work experience, transitional housing, advanced occupational training, and comprehensive supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Doe Fund is also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 1,900 units in operation or pre-development. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $73 million and a full-time staff of nearly 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs.

The Chef is responsible for providing support to the Food Service Director and in the kitchen with junior staff and the culinary trainees participating in the culinary training program.

We offer a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, paid participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, discount gym memberships, paid holidays, and more.

Food Services Department Responsibilities

Overseeing the operation of the kitchen, which includes:

Inventory

Food prep

Purchasing

Repairs

Supervision

Menu creation

Administrative duties

Maintaining compliance with DHS (Department of Homeless Services) and DOH (Department of Health) sood Standards.

Collect and sign off on time sheets for their staff.

Monitoring over time

Send to food service manager for final approval

Reach out to the Food Services Director to discuss any HR issues then as a Food Service team representative with the Human Resources Department

Maintain facility budget compliance

Attend all meetings as required

Produce all reports as necessary

Supervise staff and trainees

Teaching/Managing

Coaches and guides departmental staff and trainees by enhancing their culinary skills.

Manages staff time off making sure the kitchen is properly staffed

Make sure the kitchen is following proper protocol when dealing with the internal Work-to-Pay system and

Manages time off for trainees

Meet with facility Food Services staff once a month to address:

Any issues:

Staff

Trainee

Operational

Improvements

Create an environment where both staff and trainees feel they are always learning

Make sure techniques taught in class are being used in facility kitchens

Stay engaged with trainees as they go through the food service road map making sure they are attending classes

Scheduling – Payroll

Inspect facilities and equipment for regulatory compliance. DOHA, QA inspection once a month

Record production and operational data on specified forms.

Monitoring that sanitation practices are followed.

Ensure all food and equipment are purchased properly for both internal and external events

Kitchen Duties

Coordinating tasks for cook, prep, and porter positions.

Prepare and cook food for special guests and functions

Ensure all events at their facility are prepared to the highest standards

Make sure to follow the policy of prepping day in advance

Asst Food Service Director with both internal and external catering events

Attend calendar meetings each week for the upcoming week with both the Director and Food Service Manager

Qualifications:

Excellent reading, writing, and math skills are necessary, at least an HSE/HSD

2 years of training experience preferred

Food Handlers and/or ServSafe

Culinary training or at least 5 years working experience, restaurant preferred

3 years experience supervising staff

Excellent culinary skills, some catering experience preferred

3 years experience with high volume production & large batch cooking

Ability to oversee trainees of the culinary program through the on-the-job component of the culinary program

Utilization of knife cuts in a fast, efficient, and safe manner

Excellent verbal skills

Excellent multi-tasking skills

Computer savvy

Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen/station daily. This includes: requisitioning and stocking all required food, paper products, and condiments.

Knowledge of safety and sanitation in the workplace

Flexibility in schedule with the ability to work early mornings, weekends, and evenings

Flexible ability to work at different locations with a diverse staff

Interested?

Submit your application for review.

Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

The hourly rate for this position is up to $26.00.