Sous Chef for Residential Healthcare

Job Opening: Sous Chef | AMFM Healthcare

AMFM Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at our private residential treatment facilities. In this vital role, you’ll help nourish clients on their journey toward recovery by preparing delicious, well-balanced meals in a supportive and therapeutic environment. This position will work under our Head Chef.

Location: southern Orange County, California (San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest). This position will be required to travel to our various facilities in the area to deliver meals.

Status and Compensation: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt | $24-$28/hour.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm.

ABOUT US

AMFM Healthcare is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health treatment with programs spanning California, Washington, Virginia, and Minnesota. We are committed to delivering compassionate, individualized care through a network of specialized programs that support people across all stages of life and levels of need.

Our mission is to provide high-quality mental health treatment in settings that foster healing, connection, and long-term wellness. Every program under the AMFM umbrella is grounded in clinical excellence, integrity, and a deep respect for the personal stories of those we serve.

Our Programs Include:

• A Mission for Michael: Our flagship program offers intensive, highly personalized residential mental health treatment in small, home-like environments. With a 6-8 client ratio per home, we provide 24/7 support from a multidisciplinary clinical team, incorporating traditional therapy, experiential modalities (art, music, equine), and a deep focus on each client’s lived experience.
  
  

• Mission Connection: A flexible, hybrid program designed to meet clients where they are—both literally and clinically. This outpatient service combines in-person and telehealth care for adults with primary mental health diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Mission Connection ensures consistent, personalized support that fits into the client’s real life.
  
  

• Mission Prep: A dedicated adolescent program that works with teens and their families to create sustainable change. Focused on treating primary mental health challenges, Mission Prep offers a blend of proven therapies and innovative interventions in a supportive, home-like setting. Family involvement is central to the treatment process, helping lay the foundation for long-term success and resilience.
  
  

From residential programs to hybrid and outpatient care, AMFM Healthcare is proud to offer a full continuum of mental health treatment options, delivered by passionate professionals who believe in treating the whole person—not just the diagnosis.

What You’ll Do:

As our Sous Chef, you'll make daily meal preparation and kitchen operations while ensuring that all meals meet dietary and safety standards — especially for individuals with specialized nutritional needs, including eating disorders. You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and serving lunch and dinner daily for clients and staff

• Coordinating meal delivery across multiple residential sites

• Guiding breakfast and weekend meal service procedures

• Maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards

• Adapting meals to accommodate individual dietary restrictions

• Managing food inventory, purchasing, and expense reconciliation

• Creating weekly menus that are both nutritious and satisfying

• Keeping a respectful and positive attitude with clients and staff

• Ensuring compliance with all county, state, and ServSafe standards

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Valid Food Handler’s Certification (ServSafe Manager Certification preferred)

• Possess valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by our auto insurance policy which includes, but not limited to, the following requirements: 4 continuous years of driving experience, 23 years of age or older, less than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, and no more than 1 major violation in the last 3 years.

• Ability to pass background checks as required by the company, state, or federal guidelines

• Ability to stand, sit, kneel, and lift up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 40 pounds)

• Experience preparing meals in a residential or healthcare setting preferred

Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem or Kaiser.

• FSA/HSA Accounts.  

• Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.  

Other benefits include: 

• 401k plan with employer match.

• PTO, Self Care Day, and Floating Holiday.

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Health and Wellness Membership.

AMFM Healthcare is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.