We are looking for a Residential Chef to join our team to plan, shop for, and prepare delicious and nutritious meals for our clients in a residential mental healthcare setting.

Chef responsibilities include studying recipes, setting up menus, and preparing high-quality dishes. Must be able to understand the needs of people with dietary restrictions and be familiar with sanitation regulations.

If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment
• Plan all meals for programming clients
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Shop for groceries
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduced salt, diabetic, lactose intolerant, vegan, etc.)
• Monitor food stock and replenish as needed
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Skills

• 3 years work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Culinary school diploma preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person