Food Truck Kitchen & Truck Manager

About the Job:

Do you share a passion for good food and building community? Are you energized by the idea of a high energy environment with a focus on sharing healthy meals? If so, then Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh wants you to join our exciting new business enterprise, the Savor food truck!

The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide help to our brothers and sisters in need by alleviating the effects of poverty and create hope by developing solutions to transform lives. Our newest program, the Savor food truck, was designed to create a sustainable funding stream to support this mission. Savor will operate as a traditional food truck with all proceeds supporting Mobile Food Pantries for our neighbors in need.

Job Description:

The Kitchen & Truck Manager for the Savor Food Truck, will serve as a leadership figure on a single truck, bringing the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh's mission to life. They shall instill Catholic Charities' core values throughout their duties. The Kitchen & Truck Manager will be responsible for food ordering, preparation, and on truck execution. They will assist with ensuring success of the truck and staff, while operating out of a commissary kitchen to provide on-site catering for community, corporate, and special events. They will participate in and oversee all food production, on-truck activities, and event execution.

• Job responsibilities will involve travel and some work beyond the regularly scheduled workdays, i.e., weekends and evenings as scheduled, and as needed.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; 4–6 years of experience in culinary, food truck, or hospitality environments; culinary background required; proven experience in a role in a food truck or hospitality based environment; strong understanding of daily food truck needs and the ability to drive a large vehicle; ability to coordinate and manage large groups of people; proven computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of and commitment to Catholic social teachings and practices and the mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Raleigh; valid NC Driver’s License and a clean driving record; authorized to work in the U.S.; willingness to travel and work evenings or weekends as needed.

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Job Benefits

• Medical / Prescription / Vision / Dental Plans
• Paid Vacation / Sick / Holiday Time
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Eligible employees may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of paid leave
• Retirement: 403(b) Plan - Employer core contribution of 5% of salary and employer matching contribution in an amount equal to 50% of the first 8% contributed by an employee
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

For more details around eligibility and employment benefits, please visit www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/Human-Resources.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: Adam Jones at Savor@ccharitiesdor.org.

Please no phone calls.

• Medical / Prescription / Vision / Dental Plans
• Paid Vacation / Sick / Holiday Time
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Eligible employees may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of paid leave
• Retirement: 403(b) Plan - Employer core contribution of 5% of salary and employer matching contribution in an amount equal to 50% of the first 8% contributed by an employee
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability

For more details around eligibility and employment benefits, please visit www.CatholicCharitiesRaleigh.org/Human-Resources.

Fluency in oral and written English

Fluency in oral and written Spanish - beneficial but not required