Culinary Crew Lead

Heartbeet Lifesharing - Hardwick VT

Heartbeet Lifesharing is a licensed non-profit licensed therapeutic community residence for individuals with developmental disabilities located in Hardwick addition Heartbeet is also a vibrant Camphill community that interweaves the social and agricultural realms and is fully dedicated to the healing and renewing of our society and the earth. Community members live and work together in beautiful extended family households forming a mutually supportive environment that enables each individual to discover and develop their unique abilities and potential. Come see what puts the HEART in Heartbeet today!

Position Available

Title:Culinary Crew Lead

Residential and Non-Residential Positions Available!

Job Description

Heartbeet Lifesharing is seeking someone to lead our Culinary Crew which operates lunch Monday Friday and prepares meals breads and baked goods for the community. The Culinary Crew Lead is responsible for the overall management of our commercial kitchen providing oversight for all food preparation food ordering menu development staff management and ensuring all health and safety regulations are followed to produce healthy food and baked goods. We are looking for a live-in person (room and board covered with a stipend every other week).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supervise volunteer kitchen staff including Coworkers and Friends.
• Assign tasks provide training plan healthy menus provide healthy lunch Monday Friday for approximately 50 adults.
• Provide fresh baked goods (focus on fresh breads) daily.
• Design approve and update menus focusing on seasonal ingredients customer preference and dietary requirements.
• Manage kitchen budgets controls food costs orders supplies and maintains inventory. This leader also implements cost-control measures and optimizes productivity.
• Ensure compliance with health safety and sanitation regulations as specified by the Vermont Department of Health. This person maintains high standards of kitchen hygiene conducts inspections and enforces safety protocols.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Extensive culinary experience with knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment cooking methods and ingredients
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage staff schedules and kitchen operations
• Experience in budgeting cost control and inventory management
• Creativity and innovation in menu development and recipe creation
• Knowledge of baking and making artisan breads
• Ability to prioritize the health and safety of all those working in the kitchen
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Energetic flexible collaborative and proactive
• Clear organizational/time-management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time
• Self-motivated and able to work both with little supervision and in a team environment
• Passion for working with people of all abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse populations
  
• Ability to perform well in an environment that requires compassion helpfulness patience and resourcefulness
  
• Commitment to the human rights of people with disabilities and the organizational mission

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Valid U.S. Drivers License
• I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
• Proficient in the English language
• Valid Drivers License
• Must pass required Background Checks for position

Please include a Resume and Cover Letter with your application.

Reports To: Executive Director

Hours / Job Type

Full-Time: 40 Hours/Week

Job Location:In Office

Compensation: $52500/Year OR Live-In Stipend

Heartbeet Lifesharing actively seeks a diverse pool of candidates and welcomes people from all racial and ethnic backgrounds abilities gender identities religions ages and sexual orientations to apply; as an EOE/AA employer Heartbeet Lifesharing will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicants race color religion sex national origin or ancestry age sexual orientation gender identification genetic information veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Required Experience:

Senior IC