Line Chef Haven For Hope

• Assist with preparing meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) for Haven residents Monday-Sunday as well as meals for satellite services including CACFP meals according to TDA and USDA meal requirements. Schedule may include holidays.
• Pack, load and transport community meals to partners throughout the greater San Antonio area.
• Adhere to planned menu for the purpose of conserving food costs.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, tools, work tables & environment is maintained in a clean & sanitary state and all Department of Health Standards are followed including using the clean as you go policy.
• Maintain clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Supervise regular inventory control of specific product lines (chemicals, food, etc.) placing orders and supervising check-in to assure accuracy.
• Ensure all refrigerated equipment is properly logged & monitored; reporting any deficiencies to Executive Chef.
• Instruct, supervise and gainfully employ Trainees (participants in culinary training program) and volunteers when so delegated; in the absence of Executive Chef.
• Assist with preparing Catering Event Meals (as needed).
• Adhere to all SAFB policies.
• Maintain program files, computer and hard copy.
• Assist & comply with any other verbal or written instruction(s) issued by Executive Chef, Director of Culinary Arts, or other appropriate SAFB senior staff member.

• Food Service experience or have completed at a minimum the SA Food Bank Culinary Training Program, and must have a current ServSafe Managers or Starters Certification

• A willingness to learn to prepare nutritious meals IAW Texas Special Nutrition Program

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, including the ability for effective public speaking

• Ability to manage time efficiently and to work independently with minimum supervision

• Ability to work cooperatively with other staff, volunteers, and agency personnel

• Orientation to detail, accuracy, and the meeting of deadlines

• Good judgment and discretion

• Ability to represent the Food Bank in a courteous professional manner

• Possession of a current Texas drivers license, liability insurance and a clean driving record

• Access to reliable transportation

• Out-of-town travel for catering or training may be required

• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and late evenings

Physical Demands 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, hear, reach, and utilize fine manipulation and near visual acuity. The employee is frequently required to walk, utilize gross manipulation, push, pull, stoop, and keyboard. The employee must occasionally lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Work Environment 

This job is performed in an indoor office environment and occasionally may require attendance at outdoor events. You may be required to drive to different locations with varying conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.