What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center?
Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center is dedicated to the recovery of young women with disordered eating, located in the serene Pennsylvania countryside. Our team offers individualized treatment for ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, and binge eating. We provide nutritional therapy, individual and group therapy, medication management, educational support, and medical care. At Blue Ridge, we emphasize a family-focused, collaborative approach in a home-like environment utilizing expressive therapies tailored to young women's needs.
This is a full-time, on-site role for an Executive Chef located in Saylorsburg, PA. The Executive Chef will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious meals tailored to the dietary needs of our residents, managing kitchen staff, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role also includes managing inventory, ordering supplies, and collaborating with dietitians and nutritionists to create balanced meal plans. The Executive Chef should promote a positive environment that supports recovery and wellness.
- Proficiency in meal planning, preparation, and nutrition
- Experience managing kitchen staff and kitchen operations
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food preparation
- Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work effectively with dietitians, nutritionists, and other healthcare professionals
- Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting is a plus
