Executive Chef

Description

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference. 

What We Offer:

• Salary: $65,000 - $70,000
• Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.
• Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.
• PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.
• 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.
• Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.
• $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Training and career development.
• Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Function: The Executive Chef is responsible for leading and overseeing all nutrition and food service operations, including Inside the Box Catering (ITB), to ensure exceptional customer service for our clients. This role requires the delivery of high-quality culinary services in a cheerful and timely manner, while fostering collaboration and communication across departments to achieve organizational goals.

The Executive Chef will plan, organize, and direct the daily operations of all Metropolitan Ministries kitchens, ensuring compliance with current federal, state, and local regulations. This includes maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment and consistently providing nutritious meals.

As a key member of the team, the Executive Chef will work closely with leadership, staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners to advance the mission and vision of Metropolitan Ministries.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain nutritious menus for clients and partner providers, ensuring accuracy in related documentation and spreadsheets.
2. Ensure the delivery of high-quality nutritional services and maintain all food service and ITB areas in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
3. Monitor and manage food service and ITB expenses, operating within the approved budget.
4. Complete Equipment Purchase Forms for new acquisitions and assist in the planning and budgeting process.
5. Coordinate and facilitate in-service training sessions for the Food Services Department; oversee ongoing staff development and training.
6. Manage all staff schedules, time allocation records, and attendance tracking.
7. Approve payroll for all Food Service and ITB staff and complete performance evaluations in a timely manner.
8. Participate in daily stand-up meetings when available, including temperature and quality control checks.
9. Collaborate with the Volunteer Services department to establish guidelines and strategies that enhance volunteer engagement and impact within Food Services and ITB.
10. Set and pursue personal performance goals while contributing to team and organizational objectives as outlined in the Food Service and ITB KPIs and annual strategic goals.
11.  Provide support for special events and other fundraising efforts as assigned.

Requirements

Education And Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Food Safety Manager certificate required.
• Preferred: 4–6 years of supervisory experience in a health service cafeteria or high-volume restaurant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team framework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Dependable, organized, and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving poor and homeless families with compassion and professionalism.
• Maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith, diversity, and cross-cultural engagement.
• Ability to supervise interns and volunteers while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients, staff, and volunteers.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to tolerate outdoor temperatures consistent with Florida’s climate.
• Capable of prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Ability to safely lift and relocate materials weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• Adequate hearing and speaking ability for effective communication.
• Physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina to manage job-related stress.

Other:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record and access to an insured vehicle for transportation of self and orders when necessary.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, including Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Must pass all applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 813-209-1083 or via email at Daryl.Belluccia@Metromin.org