Meals on Wheels Sous Chef

Title: Meals on Wheels Sous Chef

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.33 - $22.74

This position is eligible for a 5% bilingual differential if the successful candidate meets the Food Share standard on an oral proficiency exam.

• This position is Open Until Filled – Applications will be first reviewed on 05/20/2026 and after that as they are received. For immediate consideration, apply by 05/18/2026!
  
  
  

Summary of Role: The Sous Chef leads daily production of Meals on Wheels meals according to the daily menu, with oversight from the Executive Chef. The Sous Chef ensures compliance with safety and sanitation guidelines and oversees production of the cold line. They act as backup for the Executive Chef, managing kitchen operations during Executive Chefs absence, and they assist with menu planning, ordering of products and submits invoices for vendor payments.

You Are…

• An Effective Collaborator. You have worked with diverse groups and on dispersed teams, and you can operate in complex situations. You can quickly engage and gain trust from colleagues and are known for being supportive.
• Resourceful & Adaptable. You’re at ease with ambiguity and rapid change. You possess a positive, can-do attitude, and are adept at identifying creative solutions to obstacles. You can juggle many important responsibilities at once and you’re rigorous about prioritizing.
• An Exceptional Communicator. You have the ability to manage challenging conversations and ask the hard questions in a professional and respectful manner with co-workers, stakeholders, community members, public officials, and other business partners. You have excellent writing skills and an ability to independently create original public content and deliver verbal presentations in multiple settings.
• A Team Player. Nothing is beneath or above you. You are quick to lend a hand or two! You can earn influence without authority and naturally seek to support both small projects and significant strategic goals. You can easily gain trust from team members and are known for supporting them to ensure they are set up for success. You’re not afraid to ask questions.
  
  
  

Your responsibilities as the Meals on Wheels Sous Chef will include:

• Produces meals for the Meals on Wheels on program in accordance with all required safety and nutrition guidelines.
• Assists Executive Chef with operational processes and planning.
• Serves as the kitchen supervisor when the Executive Chef is not present.
• Notifies Executive Chef in advance of likely shortages.
• Maintains a professional and excellent customer service approach with coworkers and customers.
• Safely handles equipment, appliances, supplies and tools in a competent manner.
• Complies with all city, county and state nutrition, sanitation and safety guidelines and standards.
• Covers, dates and correctly stores all food prep items.
• Serves menu items compliant with established nutrition and safety standards.
• Keeps the work area clean throughout the shift.
• Stocks and rotates food.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

About Marion Polk Food Share:

We are the regional food bank bringing people together to end hunger and its root causes in Marion and Polk Counties. Support from our local community makes it possible for the Food Share to collect and distribute nutritious food for children, adults, and seniors through more than 100 partner programs, including food pantries, meal sites and home-delivered meals and to carry out programs to address the root causes of hunger.

At the Food Share, our commitment is to:

• Treat all people as our neighbor.
• Encourage creativity and be willing to take risks.
• Listen first and seek to understand.
• Focus on shared goals.
• Celebrate diversity, ensure dignity, and act equitably.
  
  
  

Job Conditions:

Work is typically performed in dining room and kitchen environments and at other locations inside and outside of Meals on Wheels and Marion Polk Food Share. Must have good balance and be comfortable standing for 2-3 hours. Will regularly negotiate slippery surfaces and busy workstations. Will regularly move, lift and carry objects in excess of 30 pounds. During deliveries, work is subject to varying indoor and outdoor temperatures and road and walkway surfaces in all seasons. May work or travel out of the local area and work outside normal working hours, such and evenings and weekends, on occasion. Work more than scheduled hours per week during peak business periods may be required.

Remote work is NOT possible for this position.

The Food Share provides essential services to our neighbors in Marion and Polk counties. As a result, all Food Share employees may be asked to report to work during local public health, weather, or other environmental emergencies.

More on Compensation:

The Food Share provides all employees with the following benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Earned vacation and sick leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K retirement contributions
  
  
  

The employee in this regular, full-time position is also eligible to receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Contributions towards Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and dependents.
• Employer paid Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance
  
  
  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and physical demand satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

EOE.

All candidates will need:

• Minimum of 3 years prior cooking experience.
• Preference for experience in a fast-paced, noisy commercial kitchen environment.
• Experienced in upholding safe working conditions.
• Proven record of delivering outstanding customer service by preparing food items and adhering to all recipe standards.
• Maintains current Food Handlers card or ServSafe Certification.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and full background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen (excluding THC) and full background check, including eligibility to work with vulnerable populations.
• Must pass driving record check and be insurable through Marion-Polk Food Share’s vehicle insurance policy.
  
  
  

The most competitive / strongest candidates will possess a combination of the following background, skills, experience, and knowledge. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our qualifications listed.

• Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
• Familiar with food industry’s best practices.
• Substantial knowledge of food safety and safe handling procedures.
• Able to work well in a team environment and take direction.
• Able to step in as a leader when needed, set a positive example for others.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Committed to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Ability to converse clearly with patrons.
• Good math and written communication skills.
• Commitment to engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
• Care and concern about food-insecurity in our community and a desire to make a difference.