Chef for Senior Congregate Meal Program

Jewish Community Center•Cherry Hill Township, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are committed to excellence and providing a welcoming atmosphere and excellent food menus for our on-site Senior Congregate Meal Program in partnership with Camden County Division of Senior Services. We are seeking an experienced and innovative Chef to provide food for the senior lunch program.

Requirements

Current Serve Safe Certification
Large scale food service operation
Bookkeeping and inventory mgmt. experience
Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, Outlook
Supervisory Experience
Nutrition education
Kosher food guideline experience
Advanced Level PC skills: Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Access.
Public health policies and standards related to food service.
Knowledge of systems and functionality.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Excellent project management, customer meal experience and service, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

Create nutritious and appetizing menus for the Senior Congregate Meal Program according to Camden County regulations and guidance.
Use the JCCs ordering platform, and preferred vendors to order ingredients.
Create and work within budget parameters to order ingredients and supplies efficiently.
Monitor expenses related to food costs, staffing, and equipment maintenance.
Recruit, train, and manage sous chef and kitchen volunteers to ensure performance and teamwork.
Develop schedules, oversee work assignments.
Work in coordination with Vaad for Kashrut standards.
Ensure kitchen operations meet and exceed health department standards and regulations.
Establish and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety in the kitchen.
Collaborate with health department officials to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and pass inspections.
Maintain Kashrut standards.