Chef/Kitchen Manager

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood; New York (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Optional 403b Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Commuter Benefit Plan

Y Fitness Center Membership

Job summary

YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood seeks a hands-on kitchen leader to oversee all food service operations, manage staff and volunteers, and ensure safe, kosher-compliant meal preparation.

You will plan menus, monitor costs, coordinate with the Center Director and nutrition staff, supervise purchasing, and maintain sanitation standards across kitchen and dining areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in food service administration.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid Food Protection Certificate.
• Knowledge of kosher regulations.
• Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing needs for nutrition programs.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail and voicemail.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of food service and kitchen operations.
• Lead kitchen staff and volunteers; recruit and train.
• Plan menus; coordinate with Center Director and DFTA Nutritionist.
• Maintain sanitation, temp logs, inventory, and cost controls.
• Coordinate all outside vendors and distributors.

Skills

People management

Menu planning

Food safety

Kosher knowledge

Nutrition program design

Business communications

Kitchen equipment safety

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Position Overview

Oversee, lead, administer and manage all aspects of the food service, kitchen, supervise kitchen staff, oversee menus, all related purchasing, preparation, cooking, etc.

Responsibilities

• Abide by Department of Health (DOH), and the Department for the Aging (DFTA) regulations regarding proper kitchen hygiene and maintenance.
• Responsible for people management to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, termination, review process, and management of kitchen staff.
• Lead and manage the kitchen team or other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, or presentation of food.
• Supervise full-time and part-time kitchen staff and kitchen/meal service volunteers.
• Manage and oversee the schedules and work of kitchen staff and volunteers.
• Recruit, train, supervise and manage dining room volunteers.
• Oversee proper functioning and cleaning of kitchen, equipment and dining areas, and maintain and monitor all sanitation, food preparation and temperature standards.
• Plan menus for review by Center Director. Submit menus to Simple Servings.
• Coordinate with DFTA Nutritionist regarding changes in menus and adherence to nutritional requirements.
• Develop specifications for the purchase of food, equipment and supplies.
• Purchase and safeguard food, supplies and equipment; supervise receiving, weighing and storage of food.
• Maintain food cost control through careful purchasing, recordkeeping and inventory control.
• Keep up to date daily and monthly food cost records.
• Supervise safe handling and proper temperature control of prepared foods, keep appropriate records.
• Provide on the job training for kitchen personnel and volunteers.
• Maintain temperature logs.
• Coordinate all outside vendors and distributors.

Position Type / Expected Hours Of Work

• Non-exempt, 35 hours per week; up to 5 additional paid weekly hours available.
• Monday- Friday (subject to change).

Compensation

• $60,000 per year; paid hourly at $32.97 per hour.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and competitive benefits package: Health Insurance; Retirement Plan, Optional 403b Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefit Plan, and Y Fitness Center Membership.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years’ experience in food service administration.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Food Protection Certificate.
• Knowledge of kosher regulations.
• Experienced in designing, planning, and implementing needs for nutrition programs.
• Proficiency in modern business communications including personal computers, electronic mail and voicemail.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of all kitchen equipment and Department of Health regulations.

Work Authorization & Clearance

• Documentation of U.S. citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Must pass the background check and other pre-employment requirements.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.