Sous Chef

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

Imagine being part of a company where effort creates hope and opportunity. Since 1974, Homeward Bound of Marin has helped individuals and families experiencing homelessness find their path to housing and stability with the goal of ending homelessness in Marin County. Bring your passion for service, and we'll support you with 100% employer-paid health benefits, growth opportunities, and a workplace focused on growing our employees while helping those in need.

Homeward Bound offers culinary training to people with barriers to regular employment and operates an American Culinary Federation-certified training program. We hire graduates into four related culinary social enterprise businesses: an events and catering center; monthly celebrity chef demonstration dinners; daily contract meal production; and a line of high-end dog treats.

The Candidate:

We are looking for a mission-driven Sous Chef. This is an essential role on the culinary team, helping to drive the production of daily contract meals, catering events, and monthly crelebrity chef fundraising events.

The ideal candidate is a flexible, reliable individual who can work independently and support vulnerable individuals with healthy, wholesome food on their journeys out of homelessness.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with leading food production of all contract meals for both shelter and housing sites as well as catered events and monthly chef events.
• Help ensure kitchen practices and processes comply with licensing, sanitation, and safety regulations according to OSHA and Department of Health policies and regulations.
• Support cleanliness and maintenance of hygiene standards in The Key Room kitchen.
• Provide support to all kitchen employees and aid in fostering a classroom atmosphere in the kitchens.
• Ensure the preparation and serving of nutritionally balanced meals.

Relationships

• Establishes and maintains open, supportive, and collaborative relationships with instructors, directors, managers, board members, and all other staff members.
• Greets, communicates, and treats all clients, customers, and students with respect, dignity, and an attitude of service.
• Maintains and models confidentiality related to all client, student, and resident services as well as any personnel-related issues.
• Communicates with supervisor and business services staff regarding relevant administrative needs and issues.
• Communicates with facilities staff regarding relevant issues and needs.

What We're Looking For:

Education or Training Equivalent

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

Special Qualifications, Qualities and Physical Requirements

• Committed to the mission of Homeward Bound of Marin.
• Diplomatic, ability to multitask, flexible, and sense of humor.
• Demonstrates and practices equanimity.
• Compassionate, kind, innovative, and willing to experiment with new strategies and in a team environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (6 to 8 hours per day).
• Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, and/or crawl on occasion.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• High level of awareness and comfort working in a culturally and ethnically diverse work environment.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403b match
• 80 accrued vacation hours (2 weeks)
• 13 paid holidays
• 12 sick days annually
• Employee Assistance Program

$23 - $25.50 per hour, depending on experience, with a competitive benefits package which includes 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance, 80 accrued vacation hours, and access to a 403(b) retirement plan. Under California law, Homeward Bound is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary or hourly rate outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications,

Homeward Bound is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

Our competitive benefits package includes:

100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance

Match for 403B retirement savings contribution