Sous Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) match

80 vacation hours

13 paid holidays

12 sick days

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Homeward Bound of Marin in Novato, CA is seeking a mission-driven Sous Chef to lead daily contract meal production, catering events, and monthly fundraising events. You will work with a dedicated team to prepare nutritious, wholesome meals for clients and community programs, aligning with our mission to end homelessness.

We value reliability, compassion, and the ability to support vulnerable individuals by delivering high-quality meals in a respectful, inclusive kitchen.

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 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.

Skills

Hands-on culinary experience

Education

Culinary training program graduate

ServSafe Manager certification

Job description

The Opportunity

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.

Competitive Benefits

• 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, licensure and certifications,