Sous Chef

About the role

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Chef and the Food and Nutritional Services Manager in the preparation and delivery of daily meals at the Boston Living Center. This position supports all kitchen operations, ensuring meal service runs smoothly, food safety standards are maintained, and volunteers are effectively engaged.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Manager of Food and Nutritional Service and the Chef, is responsible for preparing and completing the daily meal service, ensuring appropriate items are prepped for the next meal.
• In absence of the Chef, independently manages the preparation and completion of the daily meal service and demonstrates the ability to complete all meal preparation independently.
• Assists the Food and Nutritional Services Manager in monitoring recipe items and ingredient needs for daily menus and weekly food ordering.
• Serves daily meals at the BLC with the assistance of volunteers and kitchen staff.
• Supports the Food and Nutritional Services Manager in coordinating and directing daily volunteers for meals services.
• In coordination with the Nutritionist, supports the operation of the Food and Nutritional Services program in the Manager’s absence, including the preparation and delivery of the bimonthly BLC pantry.
• Receives and inspects daily food deliveries and ensures proper rotation and storage of product.
• Collaborates with the Nutritionist on cooking classes when requested.
• Ensures the kitchen and storage areas are clean, organized and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Reports all facility, repair, or equipment replacement needs to the Food and Nutritional Services Manager in a timely manner.
• Understands and maintains compliance with all health department sanitary standards.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date kitchen documentation, including the pot sink sanitation log and daily menu log, in compliance with food safety and program standards.
• In collaboration with the Chef, prepares daily prep sheets and completes preparation for upcoming meals
• Provides staffing coverage for evening dinners or special meal services as assigned.
• Attends weekly supervision with the Food and Nutritional Services Manager.
• Acts in accordance with Victory Programs’ Standards of Excellence at all times, including maintaining professional ethics, boundaries and client confidentiality.
• Adheres to and ensures all policies and procedures of the programs and agency are followed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Food service experience in a commercial kitchen required.
• Must be able to lift 35 pounds.
• Ability to handle many projects, tasks and activities at the same time in a fast paced environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multi-cultural settings with a diverse client and volunteer population.
• Must be CPR certified (may be obtained upon hire)
• Completed TB screening (may be obtained upon hire)
• Three work related professional references; at least 2 from manager or supervisor.
• Must have valid ServSafe Manager certification or be willing to obtain within first 6 months

Location

The Boston Living Center is a non-residential community center/resource program in Boston's Back Bay for individuals living with chronic health conditions (e.g. HIV/AIDS), substance use disorder, those experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and/or those at risk of experiencing street-based trauma.

Pay

$23.32/hr

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours) Monday-Friday, some evenings & weekend required. Non-exempt.