Meals on Wheels Sous Chef

Marion-Polk Food Share, Inc. • Salem, OR

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef leads daily production of Meals on Wheels meals according to the daily menu, with oversight from the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef ensures compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines and oversees production of the cold line. They act as backup for the Executive Chef, managing kitchen operations during Executive Chefs absence, and they assist with menu planning, ordering of products and submits invoices for vendor payments.

You Are…
An Effective Collaborator. You have worked with diverse groups and on dispersed teams, and you can operate in complex situations. You can quickly engage and gain trust from colleagues and are known for being supportive.
Resourceful & Adaptable. You’re at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You possess a positive, can-do attitude, and are adept at identifying creative solutions to obstacles. You can juggle many important responsibilities at once and you’re rigorous about prioritizing.
An Exceptional Communicator. You have the ability to manage challenging conversations and ask the hard questions in a professional and respectful manner with co-workers, stakeholders, community members, public officials, and other business partners.  You have excellent writing skills and an ability to independently create original public content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings.
A Team Player. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to lend a hand or two! You can earn influence without authority and naturally seek to support both small projects and significant strategic goals. You can easily gain trust from team members and are known for supporting them to ensure they are set up for success. You’re not afraid to ask questions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years prior cooking experience.
• Experienced in upholding safe working conditions.
• Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service by preparing food items and adhering to all recipe standards.
• Maintains current Food Handlers card or ServSafe Certification.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and full background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.
• Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for experience in a fast-paced, noisy commercial kitchen environment.
• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Familiar with food industry’s best practices.
• Substantial knowledge of food safety and safe handling procedures.
• Able to work well in a team environment and take direction.
• Able to step in as a leader when needed, set a positive example for others.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Committed to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Ability to converse clearly with patrons.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
• Care and concern about food-insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Produces meals for the Meals on Wheels on program in accordance with all required safety and nutrition guidelines.
• Assists Executive Chef with operational processes and planning.
• Serves as the kitchen supervisor when the Executive Chef is not present.
• Notifies Executive Chef in advance of likely shortages.
• Maintains a professional and excellent customer service approach with coworkers and customers.
• Safely handles equipment, appliances, supplies and tools in a competent manner.
• Complies with all city, county and state nutrition, sanitation and safety guidelines and standards.
• Covers, dates and correctly stores all food prep items.
• Serves menu items compliant with established nutrition and safety standards.
• Keeps the work area clean throughout the shift.
• Stocks and rotates food.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 5% bilingual differential if the successful candidate meets the Food Share standard on an oral proficiency exam.
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Earned vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement contributions
• Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents.
• Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

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