Culinary Chef Associate

People Serving People • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

People Serving People is seeking a dedicated Chef Associate to join their Food Services team. This role involves preparing high-quality, made-from-scratch meals, including breakfast options, for families experiencing homelessness. It is a full-time, day shift position where the employee's contributions directly impact the community. The organization is a leader in homeless prevention and emergency shelter for families in Minnesota.

Requirements

• Must be able to access and read emails in Microsoft Outlook.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a high-volume food service operation required.
• Must be able to obtain ServSafe Food Handler Certification within 3 months if not current or already received.
• Must be able to operate industrial kitchen equipment.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Lift and/or move 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel) software is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of cost control techniques, volume feeding, and Minnesota Department of Health food regulations preferred.
• Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or poverty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a broad variety of menu items in high volume.
• Assists in menu planning.
• Utilizes product in creative manner to produce high-quality, from-scratch food.
• Researches recipes and nutritional data to create allergen-free meals.
• Assists in determining proper quantities of supplies.
• Maintains the highest standards in food quality and adequate quantity.
• Works with food service team to ensure proper food handling and storage in accordance with relevant health code and other food safety requirements.
• Assists in ensuring proper sanitation procedures.
• Assists in dish machine area.
• Assists in dining room clean-up.
• Enforces rules of People Serving People.
• Serves as an ambassador to volunteers assisting with meal service.
• Directs the activity of temporary labor.
• Develops and uses knowledge of trauma and its consequences to improve services to families.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Assistant Manager or Culinary Services Manager.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months.
• Competitive PTO Program.
• Reduced cost parking or metro pass.
• Cellphone reimbursement.
• Reduced childcare rates with our Early Learning Center.
• Financial wellness benefit.
• The chance to make a real difference in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed