Chef - Covenant House Georgia

Department: Program

Reports To: Shelter Coordinator

Classification: Non-Exempt

Job Title: Chef (Full Time)

Shift: 40hours / week

Pay: $21.63/hour

PURPOSE OF POSITION: The person in this role is responsible for food services / preparation / cooking / inventory / and management for CHGA as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Covenant House Georgia reserves the right to unilaterally modify, remove, or add to any of the following:

• Arrive at CHGA by 5:30am for an 8-hour shift.
• Develops nutritionally balanced menus & meals
• Prepares and posts monthly menus for breakfast, sack-lunch, dinner, & snacks, etc. for youth and staff as directed
• Prepares and/or serves meals and occasional special functions as needed
• Ensures that: appropriate portion control is maintained; wasted food is kept to a minimum; all kitchen equipment is in safe and efficient operating condition; always maintains the kitchen in a sanitary and orderly condition; manages inventory
• Works effectively with volunteers in our Prepare and Share a Meal program by greeting them, providing a tour of the kitchen and helping as needed to help them prepare and serve meals to our youth
• Meets all safety, health and sanitary regulations & inspections of the State of Georgia, Department of Health, and OSHA
• Upholds Covenant House Georgia standards of conduct, policies and procedures always
• Models appropriate, professional behavior for staff to establish and maintain superior services to youth in a safe and inviting atmosphere
• Ensures compliance of any required files in accordance with specific city, state, federal, or contracted guidelines
• Participates in other CHGA programs and activities as required
• Provides support and guidance for youth centered culinary arts initiatives
• Maintains ServSafe certification
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, representatives of other agencies, and the public
• Effectively communicates, verbally and in writing, with both internal and external individuals and/or businesses
• Responds in a timely manner to emergencies and resolve issues
• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY DUTIES: this position does not typically supervise other staff but may supervise volunteers and / or others as assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Pass CHGA background check
• Pass CHGA child safety training, review, & test
• High School Diploma
• Institutional / commercial menu, meal, planning & prep cooking
• Foodstuff acquisition, stocking, and inventory management
• Good commercial kitchen organizational & operational skills
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and good driving record
• ServSafe Certified

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Ability to work standing, walking, and/or sitting a minimum of 8 hours per day/shift.
• Ability to drive agency or personal vehicles to transport items and/or persons.
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel as needed for training or to fulfill job requirements.

OUR COMMUNITY:

Our critical mission demands that we have all voices at the table. A team of diverse people, perspectives, and experiences is smarter, stronger, and more effective for our young people. At Covenant House, every team member is valued, respected, heard, and supported, and we welcome honest and courageous self-reflection on any aspects of our work that are based on biased or outdated viewpoints. We deliberately create opportunities for our staff to grow and thrive.

Covenant House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: CH is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at CH are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, family or parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. CH will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages all qualified applicants to apply. If you are fun, dynamic, and hardworking, come join our awesome international team in an organization with a heart!