Kitchen & Bakery Chef

**Position Summary:** The Kitchen & Bakery Chef is a versatile role responsible for supporting the kitchen’s daily operations, including food preparation, cooking, and baking. This position ensures high-quality meals and baked goods are prepared according to established standards, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment. The ideal candidate is skilled in both savory and pastry techniques, demonstrates leadership in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef, and thrives in a collaborative team setting. The pay rate for this role is $24 an hour. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** **Food Preparation & Cooking** - Meet with Head Chef in planning and preparing daily menus, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. - Monitor portion control and presentation standards. - Prepare fresh meals in a timely fashion to deliver excellent quality to guests at scheduled mealtimes. - Adhere to and monitor all kitchen staff to uphold Connecticut Health Department’s regulations. - Adhere to and monitor all kitchen staff to uphold OSHA’S regulations. - Use seasonal produce for a farm to table concept. - Follow the kitchen’s nutritious and healthy cooking guidelines. - Use seasonal produce for a farm to table concept. - Report necessary equipment repair and maintenance to Head Chef and/or Director. - Keep work area neat, organized, and clean; clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation. - Wash dishes and take out trash when dishwashing staff calls out. - Submit menu ideas to Head Chef as desired to have creative impact. - Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Chef and Director. - Perform all duties in a manner that promotes Trinity’s mission and core values. - Adhere to confidentiality rules and all other Trinity's policies, procedures, and rules. **Baking & Pastry** - Prepare breads, pastries, and desserts according to recipes and seasonal menus. - Maintain inventory of all products and ensure proper storage of ingredients. - Monitor and stock inventory. **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Activities:** **Leadership & Coordination** - In the absence of the Head Chef or Sous Chef, supervise kitchen staff during service. - In the absence of the Head Chef, the Kitchen & Bakery Chef will report to the Director of the Trinity Retreat Center. - Step in for the Head Chef and/or Sous Chef when required, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. - Coordinate with other departments for special events and catering needs. **Safety & Compliance** - Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards. - Ensure compliance with health regulations and kitchen safety protocols. **Required and Preferred Education, Experience, and Credentials:** - Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience required. - Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including cooking and baking - Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, pastry fundamentals, and menu planning. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Must be available weekends and holidays. - ServSafe Certified - Connecticut ServSafe Manager license. - TIPS certified. - Ability to prepare a wide range of cuisines with background knowledge of proper techniques and equipment to be used. - Understand dietary restrictions and religious accommodations relating to food preparation. - Organizational skills and attention to detail. - Effective communication skills - both oral and written. - Able to clearly explain how food is prepared, cooked, and served to guests and regulatory officials. - Knowledge of industry standards on food storage and handling techniques. - Recognize, evaluate, and take proper action to remedy safety, guest satisfaction, and interpersonal issues. - Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor during stressful and/or busy times. - Flexible availability, including weekends, holidays, and nights. - Abil…