Mission-Driven Sous Chef: Healthy Meals & Benefits

Homeward Bound of Marin; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &視

403b retirement plan

80 accrued vacation hours

13 paid holidays

12 sick days annually

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Homeward Bound of Marin seeks a mission-driven Sous Chef to lead production of daily contract meals, catering events, and monthly fundraisers. The role supports vulnerable individuals with healthy, wholesome food during their journey out of homelessness.

Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, and capable of independent work in a kitchen focused on nutrition and community service. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Successful graduation from a culinary training program.
• At least six months of hands-on culinary experience.
• Must have a current ServSafe Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with leading food production of all contract meals for shelter, housing sites, catering events and monthly chef events.
• Ensure kitchen practices comply with licensing, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Support cleanliness and hygiene standards in The Key Room kitchen.
• Provide support to kitchen staff and foster a classroom atmosphere in the kitchens.
• Ensure the preparation and serving of nutritionally balanced meals.

Skills

Diplomatic

Multitask

Compassionate

Service-minded

Education

Culinary training program graduation

ServSafe Manager certification

6 months hands-on culinary experience

Job description

Homeward Bound of Marin seeks a mission-driven Sous Chef to lead production of daily contract meals, catering events, and monthly fundraisers. The role supports vulnerable individuals with healthy, wholesome food during their journey out of homelessness.

Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, and capable of independent work in a kitchen focused on nutrition and community service. Benefits include 100% employer-paid health coverage and paid time off.