Chef

TCAH’s Non-Profit Café and Culinary Arts Center (Beach Dunes Eats & Arts) is looking to add a Chef to its dynamic team. The Café offers affordable, healthy meals and produce, as well as catering services. The Chef will oversee the day-to-day kitchen operations of the Café.

The Chef’s responsibilities include managing kitchen staff; overseeing food purchasing and preparation; ordering and inventory; coordinating special events and catering; training and supervising staff; and ensuring efficient workflow, productivity, and cost control. The incumbent must have excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills; a strong hands-on work ethic; and adhere to Health and Safety and Food Hygiene Regulations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws while maintaining a safe and clean environment at all times.

Duties:

• Train staff in cooking methods, preparation, plate presentation, portioning, and cost control
• Develop team members to meet performance expectations and deliver outstanding service
• Manage kitchen staff, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and disciplining personnel as appropriate
• Supervise food preparation and cooking to ensure consistency with recipes, portioning, and safety standards
• Ensure proper food storage and monitor holding temperatures and refrigeration controls
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of kitchen equipment through regular inspection and preventative maintenance
• Purchase food, supplies, inventory, and kitchen equipment as needed
• Collaborate with leadership to develop seasonal menus
• Manage catering operations and online ordering platforms
• Maintain knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation
• Ensure sanitation, health, and safety standards are upheld at all times
• Lead and manage a team in a fastpaced environment
• Utilize conflict management skills to maintain a positive work environment
• Support cost control efforts and operate within budget guidelines
• Assist with reporting needs (inventory, food cost, and kitchenrelated reporting) in a timely and organized manner
• Contribute to business growth by supporting catering expansion and increasing customer engagement
• Use computers effectively, including Microsoft Office, email, and internet platforms
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
• Maintain flexibility to work all Café hours, including evenings and weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Hands-on Chef experience is required, along with a NYC Food Handlers Certificate and ServSafe Manager Certification (must be obtained within six months if not currently held). Candidates should have at least five years of experience in various kitchen roles, including food preparation, line cook, and kitchen leadership positions.

A Head Chef Certification from a culinary school, a degree in Restaurant Management, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

This written job description is intended to relay the essential job functions, general responsibilities, and necessary requirements for success in the Café Manager and Chef role.

About The Campaign Against Hunger Inc.

OUR STORY Dr. Melony Samuels, Executive Director and Founder of The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH), is a true community champion. In 1998, her compassion led her to help a struggling mother out of her own pocket—an act that sparked a mission. She knew the fight against hunger required more than kindness; it needed a community effort. Since then, TCAH has grown from a small church basement pantry into a powerhouse addressing youth empowerment, nutrition education, and community engagement. We've undergone name changes (Grace International Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger TCAH), served 150 zip codes, and championed food justice across NYC. Our once-small pantry is now a SuperPantry and model of client choice. We offer nutrition classes, cooking demos, urban farms, and youth jobs through our Green Teens program. We also provide services like SNAP enrollment, health insurance signups, and tax prep. As hunger, inequality, and health disparities persist, our work continues to evolve.