Executive Chef

About Us:

• If youre looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men women and children in your community we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972 Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots donor and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries we serve families in Hillsborough Pinellas Pasco Polk and Hernando counties with compassion practical help and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

Salary: $65000 - $70000

Group health vision and dental coverage at affordable rates along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

$15000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

Employee Assistance Program

Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

Tuition reimbursement program

Training and career development.

Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Function: The Executive Chef is responsible for leading and overseeing all nutrition and food service operations including Inside the Box Catering (ITB) to ensure exceptional customer service for our clients. This role requires the delivery of high-quality culinary services in a cheerful and timely manner while fostering collaboration and communication across departments to achieve organizational goals.

The Executive Chef will plan organize and direct the daily operations of all Metropolitan Ministries kitchens ensuring compliance with current federal state and local regulations. This includes maintaining a clean safe and sanitary environment and consistently providing nutritious meals.

As a key member of the team the Executive Chef will work closely with leadership staff volunteers vendors and community partners to advance the mission and vision of Metropolitan Ministries.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain nutritious menus for clients and partner providers ensuring accuracy in related documentation and spreadsheets.
2. Ensure the delivery of high-quality nutritional services and maintain all food service and ITB areas in a clean safe and sanitary condition.
3. Monitor and manage food service and ITB expenses operating within the approved budget.
4. Complete Equipment Purchase Forms for new acquisitions and assist in the planning and budgeting process.
5. Coordinate and facilitate in-service training sessions for the Food Services Department; oversee ongoing staff development and training.
6. Manage all staff schedules time allocation records and attendance tracking.
7. Approve payroll for all Food Service and ITB staff and complete performance evaluations in a timely manner.
8. Participate in daily stand-up meetings when available including temperature and quality control checks.
9. Collaborate with the Volunteer Services department to establish guidelines and strategies that enhance volunteer engagement and impact within Food Services and ITB.
10. Set and pursue personal performance goals while contributing to team and organizational objectives as outlined in the Food Service and ITB KPIs and annual strategic goals.
11. Provide support for special events and other fundraising efforts as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certified Food Safety Manager certificate required.
• Preferred: 46 years of supervisory experience in a health service cafeteria or high-volume restaurant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team framework.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Dependable organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving poor and homeless families with compassion and professionalism.
• Maturity and sensitivity to issues of faith diversity and cross-cultural engagement.
• Ability to supervise interns and volunteers while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries with clients staff and volunteers.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to tolerate outdoor temperatures consistent with Floridas climate.
• Capable of prolonged standing walking bending stooping and stretching.
• Ability to safely lift and relocate materials weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• Adequate hearing and speaking ability for effective communication.
• Physical emotional and spiritual stamina to manage job-related stress.

Other:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must communicate effectively in English.
• Valid Florida drivers license with a clean driving record and access to an insured vehicle for transportation of self and orders when necessary.
• Flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays including Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Must pass all applicable pre-employment background screening procedures.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving individuals throughout our local communities. People of color women LGBTQIA Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.

Metropolitan Ministries is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or via email at