Chef - Residential Treatment
About The Position
Altior Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dependable Chef to support its residential treatment programs. The Chef plans, prepares, and serves nutritious, high-quality meals for residential clients and staff, supporting clients’ physical and emotional well-being. The role requires a calm, professional presence and the ability to work effectively in a structured healthcare environment. The Chef develops menus that accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and medical or cultural restrictions; maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen; orders and stores food and supplies; monitors inventory and costs; and collaborates with clinical and operations teams. The role also follows food safety and infection control protocols, maintains appropriate boundaries with clients, and assists with special events, holidays, or therapeutic programming as needed.
Requirements
- Knowledge of food safety standards and proper kitchen sanitation practices.
- Ability to prepare meals for larger groups while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Experience accommodating dietary restrictions, including allergies, vegetarian or vegan preferences, and medical diets.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work independently.
- Comfortable working in a behavioral health or residential treatment environment.
- Food handler certification required, or willingness to obtain it.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Chef or Cook in a residential, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional setting.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare daily meals for residential clients and staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and nutritional balance.
- Develop menus that accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and medical or cultural restrictions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Order, receive, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
- Monitor food inventory and manage costs within budget guidelines.
- Collaborate with clinical and operations teams to support client needs and program schedules.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
- Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries while interacting with clients.
- Assist with special events, holidays, or therapeutic programming as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with a 4% match.
- Paid time off programs, including vacation, holidays, and illness.
- Chef-made meals onsite.
- Professional trainings for development.
- Continuing education assistance for clinicians.
- Supportive clinical supervision and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
