Food Truck Chef - Per Diem

TVCCA - Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc.; Bozrah (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A community action organization is seeking a Lead Chef for their Senior Nutrition Food Truck. The role involves preparing food in accordance with health standards, assisting commissary staff, and maintaining cleanliness of the food truck. Applicants should have an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts or significant experience in the food industry, along with a valid ServSafe certificate and a Connecticut Driver's License. This per diem position requires flexibility, as the schedule varies based on events, with weekends needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in the food industry, or 7 years cooking/supervising.
• Valid ServSafe or equivalent certificate required.
• Current Connecticut Driver’s License required.
• Ability to drive and park a 30’ food truck.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities of the food truck commissary.
• Prepare food per federal, state, and local standards.
• Assist in daily cleaning and sanitation of the food truck.

Skills

Experience cooking and supervising

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Chef on the TVCCA Senior Nutrition Food Truck. Assists with all activities of the commissary to prepare and present all food items to be served on the food truck. Travel to various sites where food will be prepared, and served. Prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations with established TVCCA’s policies and procedures. Assist the commissary staff in packaging and assembly of food products and supplies needed for the food truck and nutrition sites. Assist in daily cleaning and sanitation of food truck and commissary equipment, pots, pans, utensils, floors, and refrigeration units. Position schedule varies, based on food truck events and location. This is a Per Diem Position. Weekends needed.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and 3-5 years of experience, or 7 years of experience cooking and supervising in the food industry.
• Possess a valid ServSafe or equivalent certificate.
• Possess current Connecticut Driver’s License.
• Ability to drive and park a 30’ food truck.
• Basic computer skills required.