Lead Chef

Waldo Community Action Partners (WCAP) is seeking a Lead Chef! WCAP is a charitable, educational, 501(c)(3) private non-profit organization. It is designed to utilize and mobilize public and private resources to assist low-income Waldo County residents in the alleviation of poverty and address its underlying causes. To learn more about our programs, please visit: https://waldocap.org/ With the guidance of the Health& Nutrition Manager, the Lead Chef responsible for ordering, billing, planning, preparing, and serving meals that meet the developmental needs of infants and for up to 50 children and 20 adults.

General Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a physical examination and TB screening.
• Must have adequate transportation, a valid driver's license and meet WCAP's insurance requirements.
• Must meet WCAP's background clearance requirements.
• Valid Criminal Record History Check (CHRC) through DOE.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

The following experience and skills are considered essential:

• At least one year of prior professional cooking experience is required.
• Prior work experience in institutional cooking for pre-school children preferred.
• Knowledge of quantity food purchasing, receiving, and storage.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies used in quantity food preparation and service and its care and operation.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Mathematical ability to compute production counts and adapt quantity recipes.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organizational/time management skills.
• Must be flexible and able to work with multiple staff members and volunteers.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

The following education requirements are considered essential:

• High school education required.
• ServSafe certification required (will train).
• All requirements and skills are considered to be essential, unless otherwise indicated A detailed job description is available on our website: www.

waldocap.org. Please submit a completed WCAP employment application also available on our website to: Human Resources, WCAP, PO Box 130, Belfast, ME 04915. This position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. WCAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.09 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Shift:

Day shift

Work Location:

In person