Teaching Chef

Title: Teaching Chef

Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 4:00 PM (Evenings/weekends when required)

Salary: $70k - $80k annually

Reports To: Director of Training and Kitchen Operations

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Wouldnt you like to work at a business with a clear and proven social mission where you can earn a good salary and feel great about your work We are changing lives for the better every single day and we want a proven culinary professional to bring their skills and expertise to our mission-driven food businesses. At least one paid holiday every month a great work culture that incorporates wellness and DEI values as well as a competitive salary and a healthy work-life balance.

Homeward Bound of Marin is a dynamic and evolving non-profit agency dedicated to ending homelessness in Marin County through affordable housing development supportive services job training and social enterprise. With a successful 49-year history and strong interdisciplinary partnerships with both private and public organizations Homeward Bound is poised for impactful growth over the next decade. Our work environment places a strong emphasis on Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) values and rewards qualities such as resourcefulness flexibility kindness compassion and understanding.

Homeward Bound offers culinary training to individuals facing barriers to regular employment through the operation of the Fresh Starts Culinary Academy (FSCA). FSCA is an American Culinary Federation (ACF)-certified training program designed to provide industry-certified culinary arts training to those with barriers to employment equipping them with the skills needed for jobs in the food service and hospitality industries. We hire FSCA graduates into four related culinary social enterprise businesses including an events and catering center monthly celebrity chef demonstration dinners daily mass contract meal production and a line of high-end dog treats.

Homeward Bound is seeking a Teaching Chef to provide hands-on on-the-job culinary instruction to students and kitchen employees while also working in a production role in these social enterprise businesses. The Teaching Chef will help to provide mentorship organization and a nurturing approach to training in the Wagster Treats business and our kitchens.

The Teaching Chef will work closely with the Head Chefs in the production and catering kitchens and the Director of Training & Culinary Operations to create a holistic training and learning environment.

So if you have a heart and passion for our work and you have culinary training experience we want to hear from you!

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a culinary professional who has a passion for teaching and is looking to work a mainly daytime schedule while contributing to a vibrant nonprofit with a strong business acumen.

Education or Training Equivalent to:

• Bachelors Degree Culinary Arts Degree or equivalent kitchen experience; at least 3 to 5 years of experience in professional food service management.
• Verifiable demonstrated experience as a Culinary Educator or Instructor
• A demonstrated teaching style reflecting compassion wisdom and integrity.
• Experience and preferred commitment to teaching people who are disadvantaged and who have barriers to learning.
• Clear and organized communication which fosters a cohesive team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including computer skills.
• Demonstrated energy and a passion for excellence teamwork and creating success.
• Ability to maintain an effective learning environment to keep instruction on track in the classroom and in the kitchens.
• Self-starter who takes appropriate initiative has excellent time management and organization skills creative and has a sense of humor.
• ACF certification or certification eligible.

Special Qualifications Qualities & Physical Requirements (skills abilities licenses):

• Committed to the mission of Homeward Bound of Marin.
• To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (6 8 hours per day)
• Ability to sit and use a computer mouse keyboard and monitor for moderate periods of time (1 3 hours per day)
• Ability to stoop crouch kneel and/or crawl on occasion.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• High level of awareness and comfort working in a culturally and ethnically diverse work environment
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance to the process of planning preparation and execution of meal production and train staff on techniques inventory management and food safety standards.
• Hands-on participation to prepare students and transitional employees to be successful in a professional food service environment.

Wagster Oversite:

• Provide oversite as needed in the daily Wagster Dog Treat production process.
• Help problem solving and treat manufacturing baking and staff issues as they arise.
• Assist to create and utilize training procedures and materials.

Kitchen Production:

• Participate in hands on production and on the job training to kitchen employees students and volunteers while working in the production catering and shelter kitchens.
• Mentor transitional employees as they prepare and order food in the shelter kitchens.
• Produce food of consistently high quality taste and presentation.
• Expedite production and service during periods of demand as needed.
• Guide kitchen employees in maintaining a consistent clean environment including all equipment walk-ins floors hoods etc.

Training Program Support:

• Provide hands-on direct training with students and employees on core kitchen competencies.
• Train students and employees on following modifying and adapting recipes to meet production needs.
• Teach culinary classroom lectures as applicable.
• Help students and transitional employees with job search including application process as applicable.
• Participate in bi-monthly Job Readiness Assessment (JRA) with each student as applicable.
• Maintains and models confidentiality related to all client student and resident services as well as any personnel-related issues.

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 stand for justice and equity. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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. It has always been and continues to be Homeward Bounds policy that employees should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they feel qualified.

Competitive Benefits

• 100 % Employer Paid Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary 403 B match
• 3 weeks vacation
• 13 paid holidays plus 2 fun days
• 12 Sick days annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive list provided at offer

To Apply

Send resumes to: with the position in the subject.

*$70k - $80k annual salary DOE with a competitive benefits package which includes 100% employer paid medical vision and dental insurance 3 weeks vacation 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.