Title: Sous Chef

Status: Part-Time

Reports to: Kitchen & Nutrition Director

About HOPE Farm

HOPE Farm is a leadership program guiding underserved boys to become Christ-centered men of integrity. “For I know the plans I have for you…to give you a future and a Hope.”—Jer 29:11

Job summary:

The Sous Chef will assist the Kitchen & Nutrition Director with all kitchen functions, including but not limited to the preparation of the food, sanitation, cleanliness, and safety. The Sous Chef assists the Kitchen & Nutrition Director in making sure the meals are prepped in a timely manner and that they are delivered to each Hope Farm location.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with food inventory. Label and rotate stock to ensure safety and freshness of all supplies
• Assist with planning varied and nutritious weekly menus.
• Review any food allergies or dietary restrictions for participants; ensure menus meet all restrictions.
• Prepare and serve meals for Morningside; prepare and deliver meals to Como location.
• Ensure that all preparation, storage and food handling meets established health regulations
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and is in good working order
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen work spaces and food storage areas in all locations
• Other duties as needed.

Required Skills:

• Ability to prepare menus and scale recipes as directed by the Kitchen & Nutrition Director
• Comply with HOPE Farm, Inc., policies re: professionalism and confidentiality.
• Model behaviors consistent with HOPE Farm, Inc., values
• Enjoy working with school-aged youth

Education and Experience:

• 1 year of kitchen experience 
• Knowledge of basic nutrition guidelines
• Knowledge of proper food handling and storage guidelines

Environmental conditions:

• Must be able to stand and walk on hard surfaces.
• Requires hand dexterity: cutting, peeling vegetables etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Requires bending, stretching, reaching, lifting
• At periods of cooking and serving food the kitchen environment is likely to have higher than

normal temperatures, especially in hot

Work Hours: M-F 12:30P-6:30P