Lead House Chef

divh2Lead House Chef/h2pWe are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead House Cook to join our team and oversee the culinary operations at our womens residential treatment center. The Lead House Cook will play a vital role in providing nutritious meals and snacks to our clients, contributing to weekly meal planning while adhering to dietary guidelines and preferences. Additionally, the Lead House Cook will maintain kitchen cleanliness standards according to Joint Commission guidelines, ensure proper inventory management, and cook meals for our clients. This role may also involve operating as a Direct Care Technician (DCT) as needed and performing other duties as assigned./ph3Job Duties/Responsibilities:/h3ulliPrepare and cook nutritious meals and snacks for clients, following established recipes and portion sizes throughout the day./liliConduct weekly meal planning sessions, considering dietary restrictions, nutritional requirements, and client preferences./liliCollaborate with team members and clients to meet nourishment goals developed for clients./liliMaintain inventory of food supplies and kitchen equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely replenishment./liliOrder groceries and other necessary items for the kitchen, adhering to budgetary constraints./liliEnsure kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards are met according to Joint Commission guidelines./liliEngage with clients during mealtimes, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment./liliMonitor and follow food safety guidelines, ensuring proper food storage, handling, and preparation./liliBe able to lift pots/pans and other typical kitchen equipment and grocery items safely./liliDeliver healthy and balanced food options to clients, considering their nutritional needs./liliMonitor equipment integrity and communicate any issues to the Supervisor promptly./liliOperate as a Direct Care Technician (DCT) as needed, providing direct care and support to clients./liliConduct nutrition education groups for residents./liliPerform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or management team./li/ulh3Competencies:/h3ulliAble to work independently and as part of a team./liliPrioritize cleanliness and hygiene standards, adhering to Joint Commission guidelines./liliStrong organizational skills, including meal planning, inventory management, and ordering supplies./liliExceptional interpersonal skills and a friendly personality./liliMust be able to adapt to changing dietary requirements and client preferences./liliStrong time management skills, able to meet deadlines, and work efficiently./liliAbility to communicate effectively and model kindness and compassion towards clients./li/ulh3Minimum Qualifications:/h3ulli2-5 years of cooking experience, preferably in a residential or healthcare setting./liliExperience managing a kitchen and overseeing meal preparation./liliServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training. (Preferred)/liliMust be able to stand and climb stairs (2-story house) during shifts./li/ulpInnova Recovery Center, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Innova Recovery Center is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions./p/div

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