WHY WORK FOR US?

We are mission and values driven and your contributions will make a difference. We make a positive difference in people's lives and help an average of 23 people per week to find a place to live.

If you join us, you will be able to advocate for change while also working with influential people who effect changes in policy and devote time to issues of racial and social justice. We prioritize your work/life balance and provide various scheduling options in addition to generous time off, health, and wellness benefits and we're committed to helping you reach your potential by providing opportunities for professional growth across the state.

JR 5736

Head Chef

Santa Ana, CA 92704

Salary: $80,115.46 - $98,501.99 annually

Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year

Full Time

Exempt

Driving Required

Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

PATH is seeking candidates with experience in culinary services and current managerial food handler’s certificates to join our Orange County Team as the Head Chef for our Yale Navigation Center.

ABOUT OUR CULINARY SERVICES

Our Culinary Services Team is a critical to the success of our interim housing sites. By providing three meals and snacks and refreshments throughout the day, the kitchen and its staff are a key component to creating a welcoming, home-like environment for our guests as they work to obtain and sustain permanent housing.

WHAT IS A HEAD CHEF?

As part of the Interim Housing team, the Head Chef is responsible for providing administrative, supervisory, and quality control oversight to the kitchen staff and coordination of guests’ dietary menu plans as needed.

Responsibilities include:

Staff Supervision & Support

Provide direct supervision to all culinary staff, including Kitchen Associates, Lead Cooks, and Sous Chefs. Coordinate scheduling of all kitchen staff, including volunteers.
Plan, set, and adjust as needed ongoing workload assignments and schedules for work completion. Ensure adherence to work and time schedules.
Provide all necessary supports to volunteers to ensure they have a valuable experience.

Leadership & Client Services

Promoting and following the established interim housing values, guidelines, and rules.
Modeling and promoting a team culture and environment that is professional and welcoming for all interim housing guests, staff, volunteers, and other visitors
Meeting with guests with medical dietary restrictions to set up menu plans

Kitchen Administration & Oversight

Helping create and post monthly menus
Assisting with the monitoring kitchen costs including labor, food, supplies, and equipment
Helping to ensure inventories are maintained
Reviewing Health Department reports along with Head Chef and Sous Chef and assisting with correcting violations
Coordinating and maintaining relationships with kitchen vendors and donors
Coordinating food donations, including assisting with pick-ups and drop-offs as necessary

Kitchen & Equipment Maintenance

Ensuring the kitchen is maintained to Health Department code and PATH standards.
Setting the standards for maintaining kitchen sanitation and cleanliness
Ensuring equipment is maintained equipment in proper sanitary and operating condition
Coordinating regular maintenance activities such as hood exhaust cleanings, oil waste pick-ups, and propane gas fills.
Coordinating with PATH’s facilities team for repairs, fixes, or other maintenance.

Food Preparation

Working with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure that all meals prepared following Health Department code and served at the appropriate times and temperatures
Assisting with daily taste tests to ensure all meals are palatable, appetizing in appearance, and meet PATH’s standards

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re looking for candidates that:

Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards

Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs