Do you have experience as a Head Chef or similar role working in a industrial or commerical kitchen?

Welcome to Samaritas Nation!

Samaritas is a Michigan-based human service organization that connects people with families and communities, empowers them to live their fullest life possible, and creates a ripple effect of transformation. The reference to the work of the Good Samaritan in our name is especially fitting as it is consistent with our mission, values and the services our faith-based company provides.  

APPLY TODAY!     #BeTheRock, creating ripples of positive transformation in the lives of those we are entrusted to serve! 

This position has a pay range of $18.00 to $19.00/hour. 

Some of the benefits you may receive are:  

            Full Time/Part Time

• Competitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee) 
• Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
• Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133% 
• Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals 
• Awesome Employee Discounts
• UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
• Plus, many more benefits 

The Head Chef is responsible for managing all aspects of the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation, presentation, and service while maintaining budgetary guidelines. The Head Chef fosters creativity and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations as well as Center guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops planned menus and prepare meals in accordance with established health, safety and portion control regulations and procedures.
2. Ensure all meals are meet established quality standards.
3. Utilize and coordinate residents and/or volunteers in meal preparation, kitchen and dining room duties.
4. Assist in budgeting and purchasing functions; monitor and maintain adequate inventory of food and supplies.
5. Monitor food storage, inventory, and ordering while ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.  Coordinates and assist in daily cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and dining room.                       
6. Monitor kitchen and dining room for safety issues and equipment needs; report hazards immediately to supervisor.
7. Assist in food preparation for special events and parties.

Job Qualifications

Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification

• Culinary arts degree or equivalent preferred
• Successful completion of ServSafe training and attainment of ServSafe certification within three month of employment is required to maintain this position.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a commercial or institutional kitchen

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of nutrition
• Ability to relate with empathy to vulnerable adults and children.
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety standards, and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide units of measure.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English language with proper use of punctuation, pronunciation and word order.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with staff, residents and general public.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Fast-paced kitchen environment requiring physical stamina and the ability to work long hours.
• May involve standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects.
• Must be able to handle high-pressure situations during busy meal service hours.

#cook #culinaryarts #foodpreparation #servsafe #kitchen