Sous Chef - Food Programs

Preble Streets Emergency Food Services help meet the nutritional needs of our community members through our Food Security Hub, Mobile Food Services, Food Pantry, and shelter-based meal service sites. Preble Street has adapted how it provides food services to effectively meet the food needs of people experiencing homelessness and food insecurityand our team of food services professionals work together in our innovative Food Programs toward achieving our goals to address and end hunger in our communities. A full-time Sous Chef position with the Food Security Hub team is currently available. The Food Programs Sous Chef has an active and hands-on role in supporting the Chef in all activities required for the delivery of high-quality food services, including menu planning, preparing and packaging meals, inventory management and control, maintaining safety and cleanliness of the kitchen, providing training and guidance of kitchen staff and volunteers, and leading kitchen activities in the Chefs absence. The schedule for this position is Sunday Thursday, 8:30am - 4:30pm. QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications for the Sous Chef position include significant experience in food service and commercial kitchen operations, with culinary training or education preferred. Other qualifications include an understanding of and alignment with Preble Streets mission and social, economic, and food justice; ability to maintain a clean and efficient kitchen operation while overseeing that all meals are prepared properly and served on time; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work in a team setting with a diverse population; ability to train and provide task guidance in food preparation and kitchen operations to volunteers and staff; and ability to perform work according to safety rules and practices. Consistent, reliable attendance as scheduled is also required, with the ability and flexibility to work a different and/or extended shifts to meet program operational needs. The ability to drive a small cargo truck, with a valid drivers license and acceptable motor vehicle record, is helpful. Compensation & Benefits This position has a full-time schedule (40 hour/week) and offers an hourly rate of pay of $23.23. Generous paid time off, insurance, and retirement plan benefits include: 4 weeks/160 hours (accrued) vacation time, 20 Days/160 hours (accrued) sick time, 4 Days/32 Hours Personal Time, 12 paid holidays Health insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Dental insurance w/ 100% employer-paid option; Vision insurance; Employer-paid Life, STD, and LTD insurance 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match To Apply: We encourage applicants to apply via Preble Streets website employment page. Applications (resume and cover letter, preferred) may also be emailed to employment@preblestreet.org or mailed via USPS mail to Preble Street Human Resources, 55 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101. Please note that automatically generated confirmations of receipt will be sent in response to applications sent via email. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be otherwise contacted. If you need assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact us at hr@preblestreet.org. Preble Street, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, has been working since 1975 to provide best practice social services that meet urgent needs and end hunger and homelessness for individuals and families in Maine living in poverty. Preble Street is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourageapplications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.