CHEF Per Diem at Outreach Development Corp.

The Chef is responsible for the overall management of the kitchen which includes providing nutritional daily meals in an organized environment and supervision and implementation of sanitary standards, food preparation and delivery systems.

Monday 10 am - 6 pm

Tuesday 6 am - 2 pm; Wednesday 6 am - 2 pm; Friday 6 am - 2 pm

Thursday 8 am - 4 pm

• Ensure food is ordered, received, cooked and served.
• Ensure that inventory is maintained.
• Maintain that the kitchen is always sanitary, meeting health code regulations.
• Ensure that client population is trained in proper sanitary procedures.
• Ensure that client population is trained in various food preparation responsibilities.
• Prepare menu in accordance with weekly cycle menu.
• Maintain recipe records/production records.
• Inspect food deliveries.
• Ensure that a daily closing procedure is followed.
• Ensure that a monthly inventory and order is sent to NYS Office of General Services. (USDA).
• Ensure that all documentation pertaining to the operation of the food services department is kept on file as pertaining to regulations.
• Ensure that all equipment is cleaned daily and is in operational condition.
• Make suggestions for new ideas concerning menus.
• Order and prepare any food items for special events, i.e. banquets, out of house trips, etc.

Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.

Supervised by Program Director

Qualifications

Knowledge of state and federal health requirements as they pertain to food preparation and storage, skills to plan menus in compliance with state and federal standards.

Experience in institutional food service.

Safe Food Handling certification required.

Position Status

This is a per diem non-exempt position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strengt