Mission-Driven Kitchen Manager & Chef

Mount Hermon Associationorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. is seeking a Ponderosa Lodge Kitchen Manager/Chef in Mount Hermon, CA. The role carries an hourly salary of $19.50 to $28.75 and requires overseeing all food operations, staff supervision, and adherence to health standards.

The position emphasizes a ministerial mission aligned with the organization's beliefs and standards, with flexible hours including early mornings and nights. Expertise in menu development and cost management is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in large quantity food service or catering.
• Staff supervision experience is required.
• Ability to develop menus and manage cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all PL food operations including meal preparation, food and supply ordering, inventory, personnel management, and equipment upkeep.
• Recruit, train, schedule, supervise and monitor food service staff.
• Report to and coordinate with direct supervisor and MHA management in support of the Food Service Department vision.
• Create recipes and review menus; provide production sheets and communicate order needs timely and accurately.
• Monitor cost per meal, supplies, and labor versus budget.
• Ensure the dining room is clean and sanitary for each meal, in coordination with hosts and custodial department.
• Supervise cleanup duties with Summer Staff and Guest Groups.
• Communicate with department supervisors and MHA management to support operational, financial, and guest experience goals.
• Enforce proper staff dress and preparedness; periodically train staff on injury and illness prevention plans; respond to emergencies and report suspected foodborne illness to Health Services.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair and deep cleaning with facilities and custodial teams.
• Document food consumption, leftovers and donations; direct utilization of surpluses.
• Manage kitchen staff by communicating expectations, providing training, conducting staff meetings, coaching, reviews and evaluating performance; engage in departmental spiritual formation.
• Enforce health and safety codes, building security, and proper care of facilities.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Knife skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

Culinary education

Serve Safe Certified

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. is seeking a Ponderosa Lodge Kitchen Manager/Chef in Mount Hermon, CA. The role carries an hourly salary of $19.50 to $28.75 and requires overseeing all food operations, staff supervision, and adherence to health standards.

The position emphasizes a ministerial mission aligned with the organization's beliefs and standards, with flexible hours including early mornings and nights. Expertise in menu development and cost management is essential.