Become a Chef with the Human Services Department’s Valley of the Moon Children’s Center (VMCC)!
Starting salary up to $35.54/hour ($74,176/year) plus a competitive total compensation package!
The Valley of the Moon Children’s Center Chef serves as an integral member of the VMCC leadership team and is responsible for promoting and modeling the mission, vision, and values of the VMCC. They will also provide training, coaching, and oversight to Residential Service Workers who oversee meal preparation, meal services, cleaning of the residential spaces, and maintaining the daily living supplies of the youth residing on site (e.g. hygiene supplies, clothing, linens, etc.). Additional responsibilities include:
Planning, supervising, and coordinating the preparation, cooking, and serving of daily meals and catered functions
Estimating VMCC food consumption, and participating in the requisition, receipt, inspection, storage, and inventory of food and supplies
Ensuring the implementation and quality assurance of sanitation/cleanliness in carpet cleaning, floor waxing, use and maintenance of heavy cleaning equipment, maintenance of restrooms and living spaces, as well as laundering of linens and youth clothing
Selecting and creating appropriate recipes and menus in accordance with nutritional standards and special dietary needs
Assisting in the preparation of the VMCC's food budget, including recommending the purchase of equipment and supplies
Cleaning and sanitizing commercial kitchen and meal preparation areas
Assisting in establishing and maintaining procedures to uphold safety standards and overseeing the safe use and maintenance of equipment
Preparing work schedules to ensure daily coverage for permanent and extra help staff
Preparing and processing various VMCC reports and records
The ideal candidate will possess:
Experience obtaining, preparing, cooking, and presenting food
Knowledge of food service rules and standards
Experience supervising staff with the ability to work, coach, and oversee a team that works varying shifts/days
Experience leading staff in a fast paced and ever changing environment
The ability to motivate a team and communicate clearly with people that have different learning styles
Experience planning and developing standard and specialized menus
The ability to give feedback and document staff performance and behaviors in a concise, clear, objective, and strength-based manner
Patience and positivity while working with staff and co-workers
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit,
www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 2/27/24
