Food Services - Chef De Partie

HealthRIGHT 360•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement with the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery. The Food Services Department plays a crucial role in promoting the health and well-being of residents through the provision of nutritious and appealing meals. This department is dedicated to creating a supportive and therapeutic environment by ensuring that all dietary needs are met and that meals contribute to the clients’ overall recovery process. The Chef de Partie plays a key role in executing food preparation, organizing in-house catering operations, managing orders, maintaining budgets, and transporting supplies for the agency. This position ensures strict adherence to food safety practices, proper sanitation, and inventory control using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method, while keeping supplies fully stocked. The Chef de Partie operates with a focus on service and support, taking pride in quality, holding themselves and others accountable, following through on responsibilities, and communicating effectively. Above all, this role requires compassion, partnership, and dedication to furthering the agency’s mission of promoting health, recovery, and wellness for all clients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current certification in food safety and sanitation.
Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid California driver’s license.
Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in various culinary roles.
Experience with FIFO method.
Proven experience in a Chef de Partie or similar position, demonstrating leadership in the kitchen.

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree from a recognized culinary institution preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee, plan, organize, and execute catering offsite events in collaboration with Food Services Management team.
Ensure meals are well balanced, nutritious, and appealing.
Reduce unnecessary costs whenever possible.
Follow standard production menu.
Order food online within budget.
Prepare food for residents and catering as needed.
Drive food services van to transport food, meals, and other supplies between facilities.
Ensure all production and meal products are staged.
Prepare food for residents and catering as needed.
Monitor on-site productivity.
Guide cooks and client volunteers.
Provide training on safe food handling, proper sanitation, and utilization of the FIFO method of inventory control.
Coach team members on proper interaction with clients.
Train and evaluate clients assigned to kitchen.
Maintain team spirit and morale within kitchen.
Work as part of the team and perform other functions that further department and agency needs.
Manage food storage, proper refrigeration, and inventory control.
Coordinate service and repair of equipment.
Notify supervisor of equipment needs.
Maintain professional safety standards, cleanliness, and sanitation in accordance with health and safety codes.
Ensure that all kitchen client workers are familiar with agency and departmental policies, procedures, and safe food handling practices.
Hold clients accountable for following proper procedures.
Complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in meetings.
Read and respond to emails and messages when appropriate.
Maintain food handler’s certification.