Community Kitchen Sous Chef | Menu & Team Lead

St. Vincent de Paul CARES; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Short- and Long Term Disability

PTO 120 hours biweekly starting day 1

13 Paid Holidays

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

St. Vincent de Paul CARES in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in day-to-day operations of the Food Center, which prepares three free meals daily and serves clients of the Center of Hope.

The role requires English proficiency, basic computer skills, and 2–3 years of restaurant or institutional experience; high school diploma or GED with culinary training is required. We offer health and life insurance, vision, disability, PTO, holidays, and a 403(b) match.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, write and understand English.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, multi-task and deliver results.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day supervision of Food Center personnel and training in food prep and service.
• Assist Executive Chef in developing menus and purchasing.
• Ensure compliance with food service standards and safety regulations.
• Oversee food donations, inventory, and FIFO rotation.
• Supervise kitchen staff and volunteers in meal preparation and service.
• Oversee daily cleanup of kitchen and dining area.

Skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Strong work ethic

Education

High school diploma or GED + culinary training

Job description

St. Vincent de Paul CARES in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in day-to-day operations of the Food Center, which prepares three free meals daily and serves clients of the Center of Hope.

The role requires English proficiency, basic computer skills, and 2–3 years of restaurant or institutional experience; high school diploma or GED with culinary training is required. We offer health and life insurance, vision, disability, PTO, holidays, and a 403(b) match.