Chef

Live out your purpose at Evolve Treatment Centers! We are hiring for a Residential Chef at our beautiful 6-bed adolescent treatment center in Danville, CA!

At Evolve, as the name stipulates, our focus is on growth and change for adolescents. This position provides you with the opportunity to make a real and meaningful impact in the lives of teens, helping to make a positive difference in their lives. 

The ideal candidate is comfortable with working teens, is eager to continue learning, and thrives in a team environment. We value excellent communication skills, time management skills, and strong organizational skills in a candidate. Those that are successful in this role possess the ability to remain calm in stressful situations, take initiative, and maintain professional boundaries.

Job Duties:

• Work alongside and report directly to Program Director.
• 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 
• 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
• Hours - Monday – Friday 10am-6:30 pm

Requirements

• Must have at least 2 years of culinary experience
• Must be able to keep the kitchen clean, sanitary, and organized at all times
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and coordinate productively with other team members
• Must be punctual
• Must understand the importance of working collaboratively with supervisors, management, and colleagues
• Must exude a respectful and professional demeanor and demonstrate appropriate boundaries with clients

Salary : $30 - $32