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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Job Description
Philabundance is the largest hunger-relief organization in the Philadelphia region, dedicated to ending hunger through a network of more than 350 community agencies and programs. As a nonprofit organization, Philabundance distributes millions of pounds of food annually to those in need. The organization is committed to providing nutritious food and culinary training to support vulnerable populations, including individuals and families affected by poverty, rehabilitation, and workforce reentry. They emphasize a culture rooted in people, professionalism, partnerships, and progress, striving to create measurable impact within the communities they serve.
The Catering and Special Events Chef (CSE) role at Philabundance ... Show More
The Catering and Special Events Chef (CSE) role at Philabundance ... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of high school diploma or GED
- SERVSafe or equivalent food safety certification
- At least 1 year of culinary leadership or management experience
- Experience with menu development, inventory control, and budget management
- Ability to coach and mentor students and team members
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours
- Successful completion of drug test, background check, and DOT clearance
- Valid driver license for vehicle operation
- Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform culinary tasks
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with technology tools for scheduling and inventory management
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- Additional formal culinary education highly preferred
- Minimum of 3 years experience in culinary leadership
- SERVSafe certified or equivalent in food safety, ideally certified to teach and proctor
- Minimum of 1 year experience building and expanding hospitality business including customized menus and corporate meetings
- Experience in menu creation, food preparation, inventory management, and budget adherence
- Basics of management including attendance, performance, rewards, discipline, and training
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to leverage technology for scheduling, inventory, reports, and purchasing
- Proven leadership developing cohesive teams
- Knowledge of issues facing people living near poverty
- Multilingual a plus, Spanish fluency highly preferred
- Deep commitment to Philabundance’s mission
Job Duties
- Manage successful execution of catering events to ensure customized needs of customers
- Coach and mentor students culinary skills, presentation, safety, and proactive ability to meet deadlines
- Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas according to sanitation requirements
- Manage planning and execution of internal and external special events including media events, demonstrations, recordings, and donor events
- Assist in purchasing decisions with Executive Chef and Production Chef ensuring budgetary adherence
- Coordinate with Special Events Team and Volunteer Director to plan and execute events
- Develop strategies for increasing sales and profitability within catering and events scope
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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