Lead Chef

Description Lead Chef Buffalo, NY $19.00-$20.00 per hour Monday through Wednesday: 10AM-6PM, Friday & Saturday: 530AM-130PM Buffalo City Mission is seeking a Lead chef. This position is full-time, working at our men’s shelter. Serve with Purpose: Rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we are more than a workplace. We are a community united by faith, compassion, and a shared commitment to changing lives.

At Buffalo City Mission, we believe everyone deserves a second chance. Every day, we witness lives transformed through the power of grace, love, and hope. Our mission is to serve men, women, and families facing barriers to stability. Offering not just shelter and support, but the opportunity to rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

Why Buffalo City Mission: We are proud to offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical coverage with a single-high premium paid in full by the employer, a Health Savings Account (HSA), vision coverage, employer-paid life insurance, and supplemental insurance options. Beyond compensation and benefits, we cultivate a workplace where faith inspires action, service is a calling, and every team member plays a role in restoring hope.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager with preparing the department's yearly budget and working within the budget's constraints. Direct kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanup Assist in overseeing food service needs for the Daycare to ensure all needs are being met. Assign tasks and duties, supervise attendants, cooks, stewarding, volunteers, and specialty department coordinators. Assist in menu planning, ordering, and implementing donations from outside resources to create a nutritional and healthy menu. Maintain an open relationship with all vendors, and donation providers through deliveries and communication. Resolve any issues as they arise. Bring issues to the attention of the Food and Beverage Manager. Maintain all kitchen reports, such as all temperature logs and meal counts. Always uphold a clean environment and be in a state of readiness for all inspections.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School degree or GED minimum. Associate degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years culinary experience. Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience SERV Safe certified Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and MSDS information. Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office. In the midst of a mature walk with Jesus Christ Job postings are not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.

The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive.