Our Mission

We empower healing for individuals who were sexually abused as children or adolescents through retreats, support groups, and online resources.

We educate and engage parents and caregivers to protect children from sexual abuse through community and online resources.

We drive awareness to motivate individuals to take action against child sexual abuse.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

Saprea is seeking a Corporate Chef for a unique opportunity to provide culinary services to attendees of our healing educational retreats. The Saprea Retreat is a free, clinically informed four-day experience followed by a self-guided online course for adult women who were sexually abused at or before age 18. The retreat is led by our team of licensed therapists and case managers who are eager to help survivors heal. The retreat teaches survivors about the impacts of trauma, provides opportunities to apply healing tools, and builds a community of support. The subsequent online course builds upon that foundation for deeper understanding and application of healing principles. Healthy food is an integral part of the retreat experience. The Chef, with assistance from a cook, will provide the culinary experience for these healing retreats and include the following:

• Responsibility for all kitchen functions including food purchasing, preparation, service, and maintenance.
• Managing and training other culinary staff in methods of cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portioning, cost control, and cleanliness.
• Collaborating with other managers and consultants in responsibly growing the organization's capacity.

Educational/Professional Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• A bachelor's degree or Culinary School equivalent is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook, and expediter.
• At least 1 year of experience in a managerial position.
• Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, culinary staff, and participants.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Monday through Friday hours.
• Provide managerial and reporting oversight for culinary staff.
• Hire, supervise, and terminate culinary staff as needed to accomplish the work.
• Serve as a liaison between culinary staff and management.
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Saprea’s, cooking, portioning, and serving standards.
• Prepare a wide range of foods with considerations to allergies and intolerances. Many retreat participants come with a variety of food needs.
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner.

• Work with managers to plan and price menu items. Establish portion sizes and prepare standard recipe cards for all new menu items.
• Ensure that all products are ordered according to predetermined specifications and received in the correct count and condition, and deliveries are performed in accordance with Saprea’s receiving policies and procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of Saprea’s policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair, and consistent corrective action for violations of company policies, rules, and procedures.
• Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Flex Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Professional Development Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 15-30 Minutes Dedicated Each Day for staff mental health