Head Chef (Residential Treatment Center)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Head Chef
Location: Residential Treatment Center
Schedule: Full-Time
Compensation: $70,000 – $75,000 annually (based on experience)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Position Overview

The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations at a 30-bed residential treatment center. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong culinary, organizational, and administrative skills who can deliver nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. The Head Chef ensures a positive dining experience for residents and staff by managing menus, budgets, inventory, and kitchen personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner for approximately 30 residents daily.
• Create balanced and appealing menus that accommodate dietary restrictions and promote wellness.
• Oversee food purchasing, inventory control, and budgeting to ensure cost-effective meal production.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards in accordance with local and state regulations.
• Manage and train kitchen support staff, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.
• Monitor portion control, waste reduction, and overall food quality.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure meals align with resident care needs.
• Maintain all kitchen documentation, including temperature logs, vendor records, and inventory reports.
• Ensure timely meal service that supports the facility’s therapeutic schedule.
• Participate in administrative meetings and contribute to facility operations planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of culinary experience, preferably in healthcare, residential, or institutional settings.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, inventory, and staff scheduling.
• Commitment to providing nutritious and high-quality meals in a therapeutic environment.