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    Position Summary

    • Supervise all aspects of the Central Kitchen.
    • Responsible for planning our menu in accordance with the guidelines provided for our monastic diet, ensuring that each dish is nutritious and cost-effective, and collaborating with a team of kitchen staff to deliver food that meets the highest quality standards.
    • Should be an excellent leader with great organizational skills and impeccable time management.

    Responsibilities

    • Supervise Central Kitchen employees who report directly to this position.
    • Trains, orients, manages, and reviews the work of kitchen staff.
    • Responsible for maintaining harmony and resolving conflicts.
    • Ensuring that all food is of excellent quality and prepared within time parameters.
    • Oversee all kitchen operations and equipment.
    • Monitor and maintain food costs/controls according to budget.
    • Manage supplies, equipment maintenance, and placing orders to replenish stock.
    • Enforce high standards of food safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
    • Create new recipes in accordance with guidelines for our monastic diet.
    • Create and plan the monthly menu, keeping in mind budgetary factors and availability of seasonal ingredients.
    • Coordinates distribution of food to other SRF locations.
    • Collaborate with site manager to align operations with kitchen goals.
    • Other position related tasks, as assigned.

    Requirements

    • Culinary arts degree or certification.
    • High school or equivalent education required.
    • 3-5 years' experience as a working chef or kitchen manager.
    • Demonstrated successful supervisory experience.
    • Knowledge of vegetarian cooking with background in nutrition.
    • Very high standards in sanitation and quality control.
    • Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent SRF adequately when dealing with the public.
    • Must have problem solving skills, be self-motivated and organized.
    • Exemplary work ethic in a fast-paced environment.
    • A Food Handlers Certification required. Refresher course every three years.
    • Forklift certification, a plus.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
    • Excellent command of the English language required (basic Spanish skills a plus).
    • Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 50 pounds.
    • Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

    Additional Details

    This is a 40 hour per week position, Monday through Friday.

    Local candidates only please. No reimbursement for relocation costs offered for this position.

    Pay range: $35.63 - $37.50 per hour.

    We offer a competitive benefits package that features a variety of insurance coverage choices including group medical, dental, life insurance, a retirement plan and much more. We also provide paid sick, vacation and holiday time.

    Please email your resume and salary requirements to resumes@yogananda-srf.org. No phone calls please.