Chef for Senior Congregate Meal Program

CL ba8eacb3 2e44 424f a74c b82f21ffb81c; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey is seeking an experienced Chef for the on-site Senior Congregate Meal Program in partnership with Camden County Division of Senior Services. Lead menu planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and compliance with Kashrut and health standards.

Responsibilities include ordering ingredients, managing expenses, supervising kitchen volunteers, ensuring safety, and coordinating with Vaad and inspectors to pass health and Kashrut requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale food service operations.
• Experience with bookkeeping and inventory management.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook).
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in kitchen teams.
• Nutrition education background helpful.
• Kosher food guideline experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution for the Senior Congregate Meal Program.
• Budget planning and monitoring of food costs and supplies.
• Recruiting and supervising kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Ensure health, safety, and Kashrut compliance; pass inspections.
• Coordinate with Vaad for Kashrut standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Budget management

Staff supervision

Kashrut knowledge

Health compliance

Project management

Education

Large scale food service operation

Bookkeeping and inventory mgmt. experience

Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook

Supervisory Experience

Nutrition education

Kosher food guideline experience

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary:

We are committed to excellence and providing a welcoming atmosphere and excellent food menus for our on-site Senior Congregate Meal Program in partnership with Camden County Division of Senior Services. We are seeking an experienced and innovative Chef to provide food for the senior lunch program.

Primary Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include:

1. Menu Planning and Execution:

• Create nutritious and appetizing menus for the Senior Congregate Meal Program according to Camden County regulations and guidance.
• Use the JCCs ordering platform, and preferred vendors to order ingredients

2. Budget Management:

• Create and work within budget parameters to order ingredients and supplies efficiently.
• Monitor expenses related to food costs, staffing, and equipment maintenance.

3. Staff Supervision:

• Recruit, train, and manage sous chef and kitchen volunteers to ensure performance and teamwork.
• Develop schedules, oversee work assignments
• Work in coordination with Vaad for Kashrut standards

4. Operational Excellence:

• Ensure kitchen operations meet and exceed health department standards and regulations.

• Establish and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen.

8. Regulatory Compliance:

• Collaborate with health department officials to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and pass inspections.
• Maintain Kashrut standards

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:

Current Serve Safe Certification

Required Education & Experience:

• Large scale food service operation
• Bookkeeping and inventory mgmt. experience
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook
• Supervisory Experience
• Nutrition education
• Kosher food guideline experience

Additional Technical Requirements:

• Advanced Level PC skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Access.
• Public health policies and standards related to food service.
• Knowledge of systems and functionality.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent project management, customer meal experience and service, organization, and time management skills.

EEO Statement:

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, and our family of agencies, is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon a person’s actual or perceived gender, race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital/civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, veteran or military status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions, or other legally protected characteristics.

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The Federation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us via the link on this posting