Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a Sous Chef. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field.
About Amity:
Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.
Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal
About the Position:
The sous chef has the responsibility for preparation and serving of three (3) meals a day at all Amity Foundation campuses. The sous chef will help oversee the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring that food preparation, cooking, and presentation standards are met. They will supervise kitchen staff members and monitor their performance, maintain inventory levels, and ensure that safety and sanitation standards are strictly adhered to. The sous chef also participates in menu planning, budgeting, and ordering supplies. In addition, as a faculty member, the sous chef will ensure the maintenance of contract audit documentation, equipment, and supplies.
What You Will Do:
- Assures maintenance and cleanliness of facility equipment and supplies.
- Communicates maintenance repairs and supplies needs to proper personnel.
- Serves as advisor and positive role model for assigned students.
- Oversees the prevention and interventions in student altercations and incidents.
- Administers first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with American Red Cross standards.
- Ensures emergency evacuation procedures, serious student injuries and fire evacuation procedures are practiced and followed regularly.
- Attending workshops, meetings, and training as requested by supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Oversee the preparation and cooking of food to ensure quality standards are met.
- Manage kitchen staff, including assigning specific tasks and shifts to ensure efficient operation.
- Implement and enforce health and safety regulations within the kitchen to comply with legal and organizational standards.
- Order and manage inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment, ensuring availability.
- Develop and update menus in collaboration with chefs, considering customer preferences and seasonal ingredients.
- Train new kitchen staff in cooking techniques, presentation standards, and kitchen protocols.
- Resolve conflicts among kitchen staff to maintain a harmonious working environment.
- Conduct regular maintenance checks on kitchen appliances and equipment to prevent unexpected malfunctions.
What you will Bring:
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills.
- Must be proficient in necessary/applicable Microsoft programs for normal operations.
- Ability to interact with agency and department heads, public officials, and multi-disciplinary groups of professionals.
- Must demonstrate ability to supervise effectively.
- Ability to interact with a diverse population.
- Ability to operate all office equipment.
What We Will Bring:
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
- 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
- Organization committed to community action.
- Community oriented workplace.
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