Pine Street Inn

Job Type

Full-time

Description

SCHEDULE: Tuesday through Saturday – 5:30am to 2pm (hours may vary based on operational need) 

Pays $57,000 annually DOE

LOCATION: 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston MA (Food Services Building)

Summary Of The Position:

The Sous Chef is responsible for the prep, production, packaging, delivery, and service of all foods pertaining to bulk and unitized meals service whether internal or external (iCater Contract and Corporate Customers and Pine Street Inn’s programs). This person may also be involved in the overall production planning affiliated with the department. This individual is directly responsible for the supervision of all Kitchen Associates. In the absence of the Executive Chef (EC) and the Operations Sous Chef, (OSC) all cooks report directly to this individual. Likewise, in this instance, the Sous Chef for Production would be responsible for the day-to-day functions and operations of the food service kitchen. Supervision of the Kitchen Associates involves recruiting eligible individuals into these key positions and ensuring all duties and responsibilities of the kitchen associates are accomplished on a daily basis. The Sous chef works closely with all food service personnel, trainees and volunteers. In the absence of the Executive Chef and the Operations Sous Chef, the Sous Chef has overall responsibility for the day-to-day functions and operations of the food service kitchen. 

The SC is indirectly responsible for supervision of cooks and trainees, particularly in the absence of the EC and OSC Likewise, in this instance, the Sous Chef for Production would be responsible for the day-to-day functions and operations of the food service kitchen. The SC demonstrates commitment to these goals through work ethic, integrity and respect for the operation and its staff and participants and unites staff and participants in a common commitment to achieve and exceed these goals. The SC works closely with the Executive Chef and iCater management throughout the operation. 

Production responsibilities include but are not limited to both family-style meals (bulk meals), unitized meals and corporate catering. Constant attention is to prep, production, packaging, and service of all foods whether internal or external (iCater Customers and Pine Street Inn’s programs). This person is also directly involved in the overall production planning affiliated with the department. 

Catering Role

Works on all approved caterings and is therefore responsible for inventory, ordering, prepping, production, in-house set up and shipping for external events. This individual would be mentoring, coaching, and supervising trainees to ensure that the work they are doing is in accordance with the specs, consistency, and quality that iCater requires. Must ensure consistency and quality are up to iCater standards and works closely with the Customer Relations & Purchasing Managers to ensure that orders are planned properly and fulfilled in a timely manner. The Sous Chef will also ensure that the delivery person receives appropriate and timely food orders.

Requirements

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

REQUIRED: 

• High school diploma or equivalent certification
• Manager ServSafe Certification or equivalent 

PREFERRED:

• ServSafe Instructor/Proctor Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and/or a diploma in food service management

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED: 

• Experience shipping a variety of meals to various sites in varying quantities is critical in this position
• At least five (5) years food service experience in institutional cooking, kitchen and/or food service operations
• Minimum of three (3) years food service supervisory experience
• We are looking for an individual who is punctual, adheres to the time and attendance policies and practices of the department, is compassionate and has a good disposition, is flexible, pays attention to safety, is professional and shows initiative. Also important is someone who is focused on job quality and continued improvement, is tolerant, and is committed to department unity and teamwork 

PREFERRED:

• Experience working in a human service environment dedicated to serving the homeless community and individuals with substance abuse issues
• Knowledge and experience in menu and food production planning, nutrition, and special diets.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

REQUIRED:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite and Outlook 

Salary Description

$57,000 yearly DOE