Position Duties:

• Maintains production kitchen operations to ensure consistency with high quality meal service.
• Understands classical cooking methods; prepares menu items and recipes under the guidance of the Executive Chef.
• Follows safe food handling procedures with special attention to critical control temperatures.
• Operates all kitchen equipment, strong knowledge of proper knife cuts and handling.
• Utilizes and maintains production records and temperature logs to aide in future production, purchasing and expenditures.
• Taste tests and evaluates food before serving to make sure standards with a close eye for meal presentation.
• Oversees cleaning and sanitization of equipment and utensils during and after each shift.
• Supervises kitchen team members on shifts in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Trains, evaluates, and supervises kitchen team members under the supervision of the Executive Chef.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• A culinary degree or culinary arts certificate is preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience managing kitchen operations in fine-dining, restaurant, hotels, or other food service outlets.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Proficiency in English.

As a responsible and safety-conscious organization, we are committed to maintaining a secure and drug-free work environment. To ensure the well-being of our team members and uphold our values, we require candidates to undergo a background check and drug testing as part of our selection process. Selected candidates will also be required to complete an employee physical, including a TB test.

Compensation and Benefits:

Enso Village is committed to equal pay and transparency. The salary range for this position is $70K - $80K. This salary range provided as a general guideline and compensation decisions are dependent on a variety of factors, including candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, external non-profit market data, and business considerations.

We provide team members with a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on health and well-being. Team members are offered comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans (eligibility on first day of employment)
• Life Insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 403(b) program with generous match
• Generous time off including paid annual vacation, sick days, personal days, and holidays.
• Commuter program including the “Emergency Ride Home Program” from Sonoma County.
• Creativity Bonus – reimbursement up to $150 per year for completion of classes such as music lessons, art, foreign language classes or other approved creative outlets.
• Subsidized healthy, organic daily meals.
• “Quiet Hours” for all non-emergency matters from 5pm to 8am; no expectation for checking email during this time. No-meeting Friday’s.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.

We value applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless of whether you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Enso Village is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation.