Head Chef - OC Interim ; JR

Head Chef - OC Interim Housing (JR 5360) 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 5360
Head Chef
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Salary: $77,782.00 - $95,633.00 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.

Our Culinary Services Team is 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.

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.

• 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.
• 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
• 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.

• 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
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self‑starting and proactive
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