Culinary Director & Executive Chef - Mission-Driven Kitchen

Coastside411; Half Moon Bay (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization located in Half Moon Bay, CA, is seeking a Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead their new commercial kitchen. This role involves designing and implementing meal programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in kitchen leadership and a culinary degree. A competitive salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 is offered with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a commercial kitchen environment.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of nutrition and modified diets.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage a new commercial kitchen at Big Wave Center.
• Design and implement a daily food program.
• Hire and train kitchen staff and interns.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Menu planning and execution

Food safety knowledge

Leadership in kitchen environment

Culinary degree or certification

Ability to work with IDD community

Education

Culinary Arts or related field

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

A nonprofit organization located in Half Moon Bay, CA, is seeking a Culinary Director/Executive Chef to lead their new commercial kitchen. This role involves designing and implementing meal programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The successful candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in kitchen leadership and a culinary degree. A competitive salary range of $90,000 - $100,000 is offered with benefits.