Chef - Lathrop

Job Description

Job Description

Shift:  10 hour shifts 7a-5:30p

Company Overview

New Dawn Treatment Center has been a cornerstone of mental health and substance abuse treatment in California and Nevada, for over 30 years. With a commitment to evidence-based practices and a person-centered approach, we serve over a thousand individuals annually across our 10 locations, providing transformative care that prioritizes clinical excellence.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated chef to prepare dinners for our facility. The chef implements menus and coordinates food preparation and serve meals.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares foods in accordance with policies, approved dietary guidelines and recipes/menus
• Plans individual cooking schedule so that foods for regular and therapeutic menus and special functions will be properly cooked and ready at appropriate times.
• Follows recipes and portioning procedures for daily menu.
• Stores and prepares food safely
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Takes inventory of supplies and equipment. Checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Card required
• At least one year of experience working in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.