Chef in Irondale, Alabama at Eternal Word Television Network Inc

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE:

Many chef and food service roles come with long nights, unpredictable schedules, and limited work-life balance. This opportunity offers something different. EWTN is seeking a talented Chef who takes pride in preparing exceptional meals, serving others through hospitality, and creating a welcoming experience for guests and employees alike. In this role, you will combine hands-on culinary expertise with kitchen leadership in a mission-driven environment where hospitality plays an important role in supporting EWTN’s work and mission. Guests from around the world visit EWTN, and the dining experience can have a meaningful impact on making them feel welcomed and cared for.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As Chef for EWTN’s Irondale campus, you will oversee daily dining operations and ensure a high-quality experience for guests and staff. This hands-on role includes menu planning, food preparation, purchasing and ordering supplies, inventory management, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations. You will be responsible for ensuring meals are prepared safely, served efficiently, and consistently meet high standards for quality and presentation. In addition, you will monitor food costs, maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements, support part-time staff as needed, and continually seek opportunities to enhance the overall dining experience through collaboration and guest feedback.

ABOUT YOU:

You bring at least five years of experience in food service, kitchen leadership, or a related field, along with a genuine passion for creating great food and serving others. You possess strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills and have experience managing kitchen operations, purchasing, inventory, and food safety practices. You are dependable, adaptable, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude. You value relationship-building and work well with guests, employees, and cross-functional teams. Knowledge of the Catholic faith and support for EWTN’s mission are preferred.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:

• We offer a career with purpose! Apply your talents, knowing your contributions help to advance EWTN’s mission of sharing the Gospel with the world.
• Caring environment - we value the importance of family/life balance and welcome you as an EWTN family member, not just an employee.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability insurance and Retirement Savings Plan.
• 11 Paid Holidays and generous Paid Time Off program.
• Tuition reimbursement through our partnership with Catholic International University.
• Spiritual enrichment - freedom to participate in Mass, visit the chapel for prayer or attend an annual retreat.
• Ability to learn alongside legacy employees while bringing new ideas to the growing team!