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Evolve Treatment Centers

Chef/Cook

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A Chef oversees food preparation and directs other cooks and kitchen staff. Plans menus, develops recipes, orders ingredients and supplies. May supervise kitchen operations in a restaurant or work for a private household; may work for an executive office or a client that entertains regularly.

$58,805 / year median in California

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Chef/Cook Evolve Treatment Centers
  • 2.8 La Mesa, CA Job Details Full-time $31
  • $33 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications School experience Kitchen health and safety standards Assisting with meal planning Food preparation for special diets Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area) Food service health code compliance ServSafe Mid-level Experience working with individuals with specific dietary needs Institutional kitchen experience Compliance management Kitchen cost control Budget planning Plating Grocery shopping assistance Menu writing Organizational skills Adolescents Working with individuals with mental health conditions Budget management in healthcare Feeding for children Meal planning Household meal planning Communication skills Time management Full Job Description Make meals that heal.
Evolve Treatment Centers is hiring a Chef (Cook) to prepare meals at 2 of our 6-bed adolescent residential treatment home in La Mesa, CA. This is more than a culinary job — it's a chance to use your passion for food to support teens on their healing journey. Why You'll Love Working Here Competitive pay : $31
  • 33/hour Consistent schedule : Monday-Friday 10am
  • 6:30pm, no weekends or late nights Supportive culture : Small team, mission-driven work Beautiful workplace : Residential home setting with a welcoming kitchen Meaningful impact : Every meal supports a teen's recovery and well-being What You'll Do Grocery shop for the week and create weekly menus to be approved Put together healthy, nutritious, teen-friendly meals for 6 adolescent clients in residential treatment Prepare, plate, and serve morning and afternoon snacks, lunch, and dinner Monday•Friday Meal prep for the weekends Meet with clients upon admission to learn about client allergies, food restrictions, or preferences Meet with clients once weekly to review weekly menu Ensure kitchen is in compliance with accreditation, licensing, and program standards Manage a monthly budget for all food and culinary expenses What We're Looking For Experience as a chef or cook in residential, school, health care, or similar settings ServSafe (or equivalent) certification (or willingness to obtain) Strong organization, time management, and communication skills Ability to stay calm under pressure and work collaboratively Passion for using food to build connection and care Bonus Points If You Have Experience working with teens or behavioral health settings A desire to combine culinary skills with a greater purpose Apply Today!
Bring your passion for food and care to a team making a difference. Join us at Evolve and help teens heal — one meal at a time. For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/. h8zoFdQjIG