Chef (Loudon, TN)

Apex Recovery LLC (TN) • Loudon, NH

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About The Position

The Chef directs the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of meals and other foods for a recovery house. The role includes planning and developing weekly menu items, purchasing food and supplies, cooking and baking, and keeping purchase and work-hour records. The Chef coordinates food preparation with the immediate supervisor and recovery house staff, considers clients’ requests and dietary needs, and maintains clean workstations and consistent inventory control. Additional duties may be assigned based on program needs.

Requirements

• 6–12 months of professional culinary experience.
• Current Food Handlers or ServSafe certification; a valid Food Handlers certificate is listed as a required certification.
• CPR/First Aid certification.
• Extensive organizational skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and car insurance as required by the state.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write complex correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Ability to solve practical complex problems, handle situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and use sound judgment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to use interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Positive attitude.
• Creative and crafty.
• Customer Service experience.
• Passion for culinary arts.

Responsibilities

• Purchase items for morning breakfast and proteins, carbohydrates, and other items for weekly menu planning.
• Keep purchasing and expenses within a low budget.
• Record work hours daily using an electronic record system through a smartphone application.
• Submit weekly receipts and purchase reports for the recovery house kitchen.
• Communicate daily with the immediate supervisor about the current client census to plan food preparation.
• Consider clients’ desires, wants, and requests in weekly meal preparation.
• Apply mise en place practices.
• Coordinate with recovery house staff for assistance when needed.
• Maintain a respectful and positive attitude with clients and staff.
• Keep workstations clean and tidy.
• Maintain control of inventory needs and client requests.
• Substitute food items as needed to accommodate clients’ dietary needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned according to programmatic needs.
• Meet attendance standards, arrive at the workstation at the scheduled time, and communicate attendance issues appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed