Job: Executive Chef

Berkshire Food Project
134 Main St.
North Adams, MA 01267

Website:berkshirefoodproject.org

Company Description:

 The Berkshire Food Project seeks to alleviate hunger, food insecurity, and social isolation by serving healthy, no cost meals and connecting people to other resources, all in a dignified and respectful manner.


The Berkshire Food Project serves a hot nutritious meal, cooked from scratch from 11:30 – 1, 5 days a week, 52 weeks a year. Our in-house dining combats social isolation by providing a welcoming safe space and connects our guests to resources within the community. Additionally, we offer two meals for our guests to take home with them beginning at 12:30 each day. Our meals are no questions asked, ALL are always welcome.


Job Title:
Executive Chef
Salary Range:Location:
$25.00 Per Hour North Adams
Job Type:Category:
Part TimeFood Service
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
 3+
Preferred
Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
Food Safety Certifications - Preference: Required
Description:

The Berkshire Food Project Inc., a 501c3 non-profit that has been providing meals to people in need and reducing social isolation in the Northern Berkshires for 40 years, is seeking an Executive Chef. This is a 30-hour-a-week position in a fast-paced, rewarding environment. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished cook with ServeSafe Manager and other professional certifications. The ability to lift 35 to 40 lbs. is required.

Must be a good communicator, a team player and able to work and interact with a wide variety of people, mostly all dedicated volunteers. Non-profit experience is preferred but willing to teach the right person. 

Flexibility will be required, as well as the ability to be calm and civil under pressure. 

Duties will include 

  • preparing daily meals with an emphasis on nutrition and palatability 
    • lunch service is Mon-Fri 11:30 - 1:00 serving approx. 250 - 300 meals daily with a one item menu created from donations and side(if possible). To-go meals are part of the meal count. 
  • ensuring the proper storage, rotation, and handling of all food items 
  • utilizing and organizing donated items
  • showing leadership and example to volunteers and volunteer groups
  • modeling proper hygiene and attire
  • educating volunteers on proper kitchen etiquette and food preparation skills. 
  • commitment to BFP’s mission 
  • weekend availability when needed (primarily in preparation for holiday meals)

The ExecutiveChef/Kitchen Manager will need to maintain a working knowledge of community resources and referral services and use this information when diners approach with needs.

The Berkshire Food Project is an equal opportunity employer. Send cover letter, resume and three references to Executive Director, Berkshire Food Project, P.O. 651, North Adams MA 01247.


Job Type: Part-time

Benefits: as BFP is a small, grass roots non-profit it is not able to offer health or dental benefits

Paid time off: Paid time off: 3 weeks PTO (90 hours) – unless unavoidable PTO is not be taken during the months of November-December as this is our busiest time of the year


Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Pay Rate: $25/hr.

Driver's License (Required)
ServSafe (Required)




Requirements:

Cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to be sent to director@berkshirefoodproject.org