Chef/Cook
$31 - $33 per hourEvolve
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
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
- 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
- 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
- Experience working with teens or behavioral health settings
- A desire to combine culinary skills with a greater purpose
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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