Chef at Kitchens for Good

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

33.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collaboration Skills, Customer/Client Focus, Flexibility, Stress Management, Excellent Communication, Ability to Teach, Mentorship

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Description Kitchens For Good POSITION TITLE: Chef REPORTS TO: Director of Food Services FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt COMPENSATION: $30.00-$33.00 LOCATION: Youth Transition Campus (YTC) San Diego, CA POSITIONS: 1 Who we are: Kitchens For Good transforms lives through culinary arts. Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef to lead kitchen operations across our juvenile detention facility. This role is responsible for overseeing meal preparation, ensuring food safety compliance, managing kitchen staff, and maintaining high standards of service. The Chef will also serve as a mentor to culinary apprentices, supporting their training and employment growth in alignment with the Kitchens for Good mission to transform lives through culinary arts. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Lead and manage daily kitchen operations, ensuring timely and high-quality meal service for youth and staff. Ensure compliance with National School Breakfast and Lunch Program standards. Ensure meals are served with care and respect, reflecting Kitchens for Good’s commitment to quality customer service. Monitor food presentation, portion control, and taste to meet internal standards and client expectations. Maintain compliance with HACCP and sanitation protocols. Ensure all kitchen operations meet the requirements outlined in the meal service contract with the Youth Transition Campus. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting to support contract compliance, including meal counts, inventory logs, and sanitation records. Collaborate with administrative and probation staff to ensure service delivery aligns with contractual expectations and regulatory standards. Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relations. Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations. Maintain kitchen budget and cost controls. Ensure cleanliness and organization of all kitchen and storage areas. Inspect and maintain kitchen equipment, recommending repairs or replacements as needed. Serve as the main point of contact with the Department of Probation (DOP) regarding kitchen operations, reporting, and coordination. Respond to feedback and concerns from staff and youth with professionalism and empathy. Ensure all meals and interactions reflect Kitchens for Good’s service standards. Coordinate culinary aspects of special events, ensuring smooth execution and menu alignment. Staff Management Interview, hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff. Develop and manage staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage. Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and support. Provide hands-on training and mentorship to culinary apprentices, fostering skill development and professionalism. Foster a positive, respectful, and mission-aligned team culture. Competencies: Collaboration Skills Customer/Client Focus Flexibility Stress Management/Composure Excellent Communication Ability to teach and mentor others Work Environment: This job operates in a kitchen environment, housed with equipment such as an oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer and chef’s knives. The employee is frequently exposed to heat colder than normal temperatures, steam, fire and noise. The kitchen is located at the Youth Transitional Center (detention center for youth) in 2801 Meadow Lark Drive San Diego, 92123 near our Door of Hope Campus. As part of their daily responsibilities, employees will interact with juveniles in custody, Kitchens for Good staff, and detention center personnel, maintaining a respectful, professional, and supportive atmosphere. Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is required to stand for extended periods of time, sit, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, non-exempt position scheduled at 40 hours a week. Includes weekend and evening shifts. AM shifts and PM shifts available and may vary depending on the needs of the organization. Overtime may be required based on operational needs and special events. Travel: Employee may be expected to travel to additional KFG locations to provide coverage during staffing shortages. Compensation Transparency At Kitchens for Good, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range for this position is provided to ensure clarity and fairness in our hiring process. The final salary offered will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your education, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge. We also consider internal equity to ensure consistency and fairness across our team. Please note that the listed range reflects the full salary potential for the role. Offers at the top of the range are not typical, as we aim to support long-term growth and advancement within the organization. Other Duties: Please note this job description us not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage 403(b) retirement savings Professional development budget 13 paid holidays Generous PTO Plan Acknowledgment: Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. Kitchens for Good will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result. AT-WILL: The individual hired in this role will be at-will and will be subject to termination by the employee or the Company, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) STATEMENT The Company will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact Juanita Atitsogbuie at 619-736-1873 or juanita@kitchensforgood.org. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Requirements Education and Work Experience: Minimum high school graduate or equivalent 3-5 years of experience as a Lead Cook or Senior Production Cook Minimum 2 years of direct management experience in a kitchen setting. Graduated Kitchens for Good Apprentice (Certified by the Department of Apprenticeship Standards) – highly desired Proficient in (MS Office, etc.) Ability to relay information in a manner that provides a positive learning experience and instills a passion for the profession ServSafe?Manager?certified – highly desirable Pre-employment Requirements: Criminal background clearance (Probation, DOJ, FBI) Drug screening Tuberculosis testing

Responsibilities

The Chef will lead kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal service and compliance with food safety standards. Additionally, the Chef will mentor culinary apprentices, supporting their training and growth.