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Executive Chef – Detox & Residential SUD Facility (6 Beds)
Location: Novato, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Operations
About Us
We are a small, high-touch detox and residential Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment facility serving up to six residents at a time. Our program emphasizes dignity, structure, and whole-person healing. Nutrition plays a critical role in recovery, and we are seeking an experienced, compassionate Executive Chef who understands the impact of high-quality, thoughtfully prepared meals in a therapeutic environment.
Position Summary
The Executive Chef is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food preparation, kitchen operations, and staff management while creating a nutritious, consistent, and welcoming dining experience for residents and employees. This role is ideal for a chef who values structure, quality, and purpose-driven work in a smaller, mission-focused setting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate and direct all food preparation and meal service
- Develop weekly menus that are balanced, nutritious, and recovery-focused
- Maintain copies of menus for a minimum of 30 days
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Design plating and presentation standards for all meals
- Create new recipes, menu items, and occasional specials
- Track food costs and manage kitchen budget effectively
- Order food and kitchen supplies and coordinate deliveries or pickups
- Maintain accurate inventory of food, supplies, and equipment
- Oversee maintenance and repairs of kitchen appliances
- Ensure compliance with all state food safety and sanitation laws
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen
- Manage daily workflow and resolve kitchen-related issues efficiently
- Research and implement new culinary trends where appropriate
Qualifications
Strong working knowledge of:
- Multiple cooking styles and methods
- Sanitation and food safety standards
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Inventory control, waste logs, and requisition processes
- Experience in healthcare, residential treatment, or similar environments is a plus
Required Certifications & Clearances
- Current Food Handler’s Certificate
- Current and valid Tuberculosis (TB) test
- Ability to successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including:
- Criminal background check
- Drug screening
- Professional and personal reference checks
What We Offer
- Consistent schedule (no late-night restaurant hours)
- Small resident census allowing for quality-focused cooking
- Supportive leadership and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people’s recovery journey
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your culinary leadership experience and interest in working in a residential treatment setting.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value professionalism, accountability, and compassion in our workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- health, dental and vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person