What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOUS CHEF position at Homeward Bound of Marin?
Title: Sous Chef – Key Room Kitchen
Regular Full Title: 40 Hours/week Monday to Friday (may work some evenings/weekends)
Non-Exempt Hourly $ 23 - $25.50
Reports to: Director of Training and Kitchen Operations, various Chefs
Start Date: November 1, 2026
The Opportunity:
Imagine being part of a company where effort creates hope and opportunity. For 50 years, Homeward Bound of Marin has helped individuals and families experiencing homelessness find their path to housing and stability with the goal of ending homelessness in Marin County. Bring your passion for service, and we’ll support you with 100% paid health benefits, growth opportunities, and a workplace focused on growing our employees while helping those in need.
Homeward Bound offers culinary training to people with barriers to regular employment and operates an American Culinary Federation (ACF)-certified training program. We hire graduates into 4 related culinary “social enterprise” businesses – an events and catering center; monthly celebrity chef demonstration dinners; daily mass contract meal production; and a line of high-end dog treats.
The Candidate:
We are looking for a mission-driven Sous Chef. This essential role on the culinary team, helping to drive the production of daily contract meals, catering events, and monthly chef events.
The ideal candidate is flexible in their responsibilities, reliable food individual who can work independently and support vulnerable individuals with healthy, wholesome food on their journeys out of homelessness.
Education or Training Equivalent to:
- Successful graduation from a Culinary Training program.
- At least six months of hands-on culinary experience.
- Must have a current ServSafe Manager certification.
Special Qualifications, Qualities & Physical Requirements (skills, abilities, licenses):
- Committed to the mission of Homeward Bound of Marin.
- Diplomatic, ability to multi-task, flexible, and sense of humor.
- Demonstrates and practices equanimity.
- Compassionate, kind, innovative and willing to experiment with new strategies and in a team environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time (6 – 8 hours per day)
- Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, and/or crawl on occasion.
- Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- High level of awareness and comfort working in a culturally and ethnically diverse work environment
- Willingness and commitment to enroll in Homeward Bound’s Certified Apprenticeship, when launched
Major Responsibilities:
- Assist with leading food production of all contract meals for both shelter and housing sites as well as catered events and monthly chef events.
- Help ensure kitchen practices and processes comply with licensing, sanitation, and safety regulations according to OSHA and Department of Health policies and regulations.
- Support cleanliness and maintenance of hygiene standards in the Key Room kitchen.
- Provide support to all kitchen employees and aid in fostering a classroom atmosphere in the kitchens.
- Ensure the preparation and serving of nutritionally balanced meals.
Relationships:
- Establishes and maintains open, supportive, and collaborative relationships with instructors, directors, managers, board members, and all other staff members.
- Greets, communicates, and treats all clients, customers, and students with respect, dignity, and an attitude of service.
- Maintains and models confidentiality related to all client, student, and resident services as well as any personnel-related issues.
- Communicates with supervisor and business services staff regarding relevant administrative needs and issues.
- Communicates with facilities staff regarding relevant issues and needs.
Written & Verbal Communication Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals.
Equal Opportunity:
Homeward Bound is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.
Competitive Benefits:
- 100 % Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 403 B match
- 80 accrued vacation hours (2 weeks)
- 13 paid holidays off
- 12 Sick days annually
- Employee Assistance Program
To Apply:
Apply on Homeward Bound’s Website (ADP) or Indeed.
*$23-$25.50 DOE with a competitive benefits package which includes 100% employer paid medical and dental insurance, 80 accrued vacation hours, and access to a 403b retirement plan. Under California law, Homeward Bound is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary or hourly rate outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decision including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. Salary and hourly rate offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
Salary : $23 - $26