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Sous Chef Paradiso Recovery Center Camarillo, CA Job Details Full-time $27

•$31 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Kitchen health and safety standards CPR Certification Food service purchasing Food service health code compliance Budget control BLS Certification Food portioning Cooking High school diploma or

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Kitchen cost control Food safety sanitizing procedures First Aid Certification Cost reduction Grocery shopping assistance Materials management in food and beverage Care facility supply management Budget management in healthcare Food ordering Budget preparation Food Handler Certification Kitchen organization Full Job Description Sous Chef

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Residential Treatment Facility Location:

Camarillo, CA Pay:

$27.00

•31.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, with overtime on Fridays as needed for weekend meal preparation

Reports To:

Program Director Facility:

6-Bed Residential Treatment Facility Position Summary We are seeking an experienced, dependable, and personable Sous Chef to join our team at a six-bed residential treatment facility in Camarillo, California. This position is responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for our clients while maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming kitchen environment. Because this position works within a residential treatment setting, the ideal candidate must bring more than culinary ability. The Sous Chef will interact regularly with clients and multidisciplinary staff and is expected to demonstrate professionalism, patience, appropriate boundaries, a positive attitude, and respect for individuals receiving treatment. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for assisting with menu planning, grocery purchasing, inventory management, food-cost control, and maintaining an established facility food budget. The position requires someone who can independently manage day-to-day kitchen responsibilities while communicating effectively with the Program Director and treatment team. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Meal Preparation & Kitchen Operations Prepare fresh, nutritious, well-balanced meals for up to six residential clients. Maintain consistency in food quality, portion sizes, presentation, and meal availability. Prepare meals and food in advance to ensure appropriate coverage for weekends. Assist with developing and maintaining weekly menus that provide variety and balanced nutrition. Accommodate documented food allergies, dietary restrictions, and reasonable dietary needs. Ensure food is properly prepared, cooked, cooled, stored, labeled, dated, and reheated in accordance with applicable food-safety standards. Maintain appropriate food rotation and utilize FIFO practices to minimize spoilage and waste. Maintain appropriate refrigerator, freezer, pantry, and dry-storage organization. Maintain the kitchen in a clean, sanitary, organized, and inspection-ready condition at all times . Complete routine kitchen cleaning and ensure equipment, counters, food-preparation areas, refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and other kitchen spaces are maintained appropriately. Immediately communicate equipment problems, food-safety concerns, supply shortages, or other operational issues to the Program Director. Budgeting, Purchasing & Inventory Manage grocery purchasing within the facility's established food budget. Complete regular grocery shopping, primarily through Costco , utilizing an authorized company credit card. Exercise good judgment when making purchases and remain accountable for company funds. Maintain receipts and purchasing documentation in accordance with company procedures. Monitor food inventory and proactively identify items requiring replenishment. Maintain appropriate quantities of staple foods, beverages, snacks, ingredients, and kitchen supplies. Minimize unnecessary food waste and over-purchasing. Balance food quality, client satisfaction, nutritional needs, and cost when making purchasing decisions. Communicate anticipated budget concerns or unusual purchasing needs to the Program Director before exceeding established limits. Client Interaction & Residential Environment Interact with clients in a friendly, respectful, professional, and supportive manner. Contribute to a positive and welcoming residential environment through consistent professionalism and attitude. Receive reasonable client feedback regarding meals professionally and without becoming defensive or argumentative. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients at all times. Understand that clients may be experiencing physical discomfort, emotional distress, withdrawal symptoms, mental-health symptoms, or other challenges associated with early recovery. Communicate significant client concerns or unusual behavior to appropriate treatment staff rather than attempting to independently manage clinical issues. Maintain client confidentiality and comply with facility privacy expectations and policies. Work collaboratively with clinical, medical, operations, and support staff. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Minimum 2 years of professional culinary or kitchen experience required. Previous experience in residential treatment, behavioral healthcare, healthcare, assisted living, hospitality, or another residential care environment is preferred but not required. Current California Food Handler Card, or ability to obtain one as required. Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, proper food storage, and kitchen cleanliness. Ability to independently prepare multiple meals and manage daily kitchen operations. Basic understanding of food budgeting, purchasing, inventory control, portion management, and waste reduction. Ability to responsibly utilize a company credit card and maintain accurate purchasing documentation. Reliable transportation and ability to complete grocery-shopping responsibilities. Ability to communicate professionally with clients, coworkers, supervisors, and other members of the treatment team. Dependable attendance and punctuality. Preferred Skills & Characteristics The successful candidate will be: Dependable, punctual, and accountable. Positive and solution-focused. Organized and able to work independently. Comfortable managing a small residential kitchen. Conscious of food costs and capable of maintaining an established budget. Proactive about inventory, grocery needs, meal preparation, and kitchen cleanliness. Flexible when client dietary needs or facility circumstances change. Receptive to direction and constructive feedback. Respectful and compassionate when interacting with individuals in treatment. Capable of maintaining professional boundaries. Able to remain level-headed and professional in a behavioral healthcare environment. Committed to maintaining a kitchen that is consistently clean, organized, safe, and inspection-ready. Physical Requirements The position requires the ability to stand and work in a kitchen environment for extended periods; bend, reach, lift, carry, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks; safely operate standard commercial and residential kitchen equipment; unload and organize groceries and supplies; and lift approximately 25-50 pounds as necessary. Schedule This is a Monday through Friday position. The Sous Chef will be responsible for completing appropriate meal preparation on Fridays to ensure clients have prepared meals and adequate food available throughout the weekend. Friday scheduling may include overtime hours as necessary to complete weekend meal preparation and other kitchen responsibilities. Compensation $27.00

•31.00 per hour , depending on culinary experience, qualifications, and relevant residential or healthcare experience. Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who takes genuine ownership of their kitchen. The right person understands that providing meals in a residential treatment facility is an important part of the overall client experience. We value someone who can provide consistently good food while maintaining a reasonable budget, keeping the kitchen exceptionally clean and organized, planning ahead for weekends, minimizing unnecessary waste, and maintaining a positive presence with clients and staff. This position is ideal for an experienced culinary professional who enjoys having ownership over a smaller kitchen environment and wants their work to have a meaningful impact on the people they serve. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00

•$31.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Culinary:

2 years (Required)

Cooking:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Camarillo, CA 93010 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Camarillo, CA 93010: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person