Cook / Chef at Rehab

Summary: The Chef is responsible for healthy meal planning, food service, preparation, and clean up in our residential treatment centers. The Chef maintains safety and sanitation and communication with the Program Director of the treatment centers. The Chef also ensures all safety and health standards for the kitchen and ensures that all Joint Commission standards are upheld.

The Chef must be knowledgeable in meeting varied dietary needs and be sensitive to the emotional well-being of clients in residence. This is a full-time position - 40 hrs per week; 8 hrs per day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Budgeting & Shopping for all Kitchen related needs; including stocking pantries and client refrigerators. Create and maintain menu records Clean food preparation areas, cooking surfaces and utensils. Prepare and cook meals that are nutritional and meet the needs of all clients. Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

Operate cooking equipment such as grills, griddles, ovens. Pre-cook items when needed; this includes leaving prepared meals to cover weekends. Prepare and serve beverages such as coffee and Tea Prepare specialty foods following specific methods that usually require short preparation time Read or receive verbal instructions as to food required by patron and prepare and cook food according to instructions.

Verify that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity Wash, cut and prepare foods designated for cooking. Clean, stock, and restock workstations Label and Date all food/beverages Requirements: Knowledge of Addiction Recovery preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent. Food Handler's Certification prior to start Valid California driver's license - position requires driving.

Current and Valid CPR and First Aid Certification on file (must be renewed yearly). Ability to pass a 7 year Criminal Background check Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and in some instances up to 40 pounds Previous experience with Substance Abuse or other Residential Treatment highly preferred.

Experience preparing meals in a residential setting preferred. Shift: Morning shift Weekly day range: Monday to Friday Work setting: Rehabilitation center Ability to commute to 35400 Via Famero Drive, Acton, Ca 93510 Experience: Culinary experience: 1 year (Preferred) Cooking: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: Food Handler Certification