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Join Our Culinary Team as Chef De Cuisine!
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that changes lives through the power of food? Newport Healthcare, a leading nationwide behavioral healthcare organization, is on a mission to revolutionize the mental health landscape for teens and young adults, and we believe that nourishing meals play a crucial role in their healing process. We’ve gathered the finest team of mental health treatment experts in the country, and we want YOU to be part of this incredible movement.
Imagine working alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to guiding young individuals toward sustainable healing, all while creating delicious and nutritious meals that support their well-being. At Newport Healthcare, we believe that supporting our staff is just as important as supporting our clients. That’s why we offer industry-competitive salaries, exciting opportunities for career growth and skills expansion, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Join us in creating a compassionate environment rooted in authentic connections, mutual respect, and unconditional love. Experience the profound rewards of making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families every single day. If you’re curious about how you can be part of this impactful journey, we can’t wait to hear from you!
As Chef De Cuisine, you will play a crucial role in shaping the culinary experience at Newport Healthcare! In this pivotal position, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that our meal offerings not only meet but exceed the highest quality standards. You’ll lead, inspire, and support a talented team of chefs and kitchen staff, while also creating menus that are both nutritious and appealing to our clients.
Responsibilities
Team Management: Oversee the overall management of the culinary staff, including onboarding, conducting performance evaluations, and identifying additional training needs to ensure a high-performing team.
Food Preparation Oversight: Control and direct the food preparation process, ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
Client Satisfaction: Strive for excellence in culinary offerings, as evidenced by positive client and family satisfaction scores. Your leadership will directly impact the dining experience of our clients.
Budget and Purchasing: Manage culinary purchasing and budget, ensuring cost-effective practices while maintaining quality ingredients.
Sanitation and Safety: Monitor sanitation practices in the kitchen and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards, including State Health and Hygiene Requirements.
Food Hygiene Practices: Uphold the highest standards of food hygiene practices to ensure the safety and well-being of all clients and staff.
Collaboration with Chefs: Work closely with chefs of all levels, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.
Problem Resolution: Ensure quick resolution of any kitchen issues to maintain a smooth-running operation.
Process Optimization: Streamline kitchen processes to enhance service efficiency and productivity, ensuring that meals are delivered promptly and effectively.
Menu Development: Collaborate with the Culinary Services Director to create diverse, healthy, nutritious, and organic menus, potentially working alongside a registered dietitian to meet the dietary needs of our clients.
Staff Scheduling: Create and maintain schedules for all culinary staff, ensuring adequate coverage and support for kitchen operations.
Leadership Participation: Attend leadership team meetings to contribute to the overall strategic direction of culinary services.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of Newport Healthcare.
Qualifications
Benefits Include
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary STD/LTD
Flexible Spending Accounts
Join Us
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for culinary excellence and a proven track record in managing kitchen operations, we invite you to apply for the Chef De Cuisine position at Newport Healthcare. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented culinary team, drive innovation in our meal offerings, and ensure that we meet the diverse dietary needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional food that supports the healing journey of young individuals. Your culinary leadership can help shape the future of our dining services—apply today!
We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Gina Perez, either via email at gina.perez@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949.778.4308. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.
Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.
Join Our Culinary Team as Chef De Cuisine!
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that changes lives through the power of food? Newport Healthcare, a leading nationwide behavioral healthcare organization, is on a mission to revolutionize the mental health landscape for teens and young adults, and we believe that nourishing meals play a crucial role in their healing process. We’ve gathered the finest team of mental health treatment experts in the country, and we want YOU to be part of this incredible movement.
Imagine working alongside passionate professionals who are dedicated to guiding young individuals toward sustainable healing, all while creating delicious and nutritious meals that support their well-being. At Newport Healthcare, we believe that supporting our staff is just as important as supporting our clients. That’s why we offer industry-competitive salaries, exciting opportunities for career growth and skills expansion, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Join us in creating a compassionate environment rooted in authentic connections, mutual respect, and unconditional love. Experience the profound rewards of making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families every single day. If you’re curious about how you can be part of this impactful journey, we can’t wait to hear from you!
As Chef De Cuisine, you will play a crucial role in shaping the culinary experience at Newport Healthcare! In this pivotal position, you will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring that our meal offerings not only meet but exceed the highest quality standards. You’ll lead, inspire, and support a talented team of chefs and kitchen staff, while also creating menus that are both nutritious and appealing to our clients.
Responsibilities
Team Management: Oversee the overall management of the culinary staff, including onboarding, conducting performance evaluations, and identifying additional training needs to ensure a high-performing team.
Food Preparation Oversight: Control and direct the food preparation process, ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
Client Satisfaction: Strive for excellence in culinary offerings, as evidenced by positive client and family satisfaction scores. Your leadership will directly impact the dining experience of our clients.
Budget and Purchasing: Manage culinary purchasing and budget, ensuring cost-effective practices while maintaining quality ingredients.
Sanitation and Safety: Monitor sanitation practices in the kitchen and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory standards, including State Health and Hygiene Requirements.
Food Hygiene Practices: Uphold the highest standards of food hygiene practices to ensure the safety and well-being of all clients and staff.
Collaboration with Chefs: Work closely with chefs of all levels, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and teamwork.
Problem Resolution: Ensure quick resolution of any kitchen issues to maintain a smooth-running operation.
Process Optimization: Streamline kitchen processes to enhance service efficiency and productivity, ensuring that meals are delivered promptly and effectively.
Menu Development: Collaborate with the Culinary Services Director to create diverse, healthy, nutritious, and organic menus, potentially working alongside a registered dietitian to meet the dietary needs of our clients.
Staff Scheduling: Create and maintain schedules for all culinary staff, ensuring adequate coverage and support for kitchen operations.
Leadership Participation: Attend leadership team meetings to contribute to the overall strategic direction of culinary services.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of Newport Healthcare.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Registered Dietician, Culinary Arts, Business, or Hospitality Management preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years’ relevant culinary experience.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ in a culinary leadership role managing or supporting culinary operations of a multi-site national company.
- Possess current ServSafe certification, applicable State Food Safe certification.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint) required.
Benefits Include
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary STD/LTD
Flexible Spending Accounts
Join Us
If you are a visionary leader with a passion for culinary excellence and a proven track record in managing kitchen operations, we invite you to apply for the Chef De Cuisine position at Newport Healthcare. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented culinary team, drive innovation in our meal offerings, and ensure that we meet the diverse dietary needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional food that supports the healing journey of young individuals. Your culinary leadership can help shape the future of our dining services—apply today!
We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Gina Perez, either via email at gina.perez@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949.778.4308. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.
Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.
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