Executive Chef

New Dawn Treatment Centers•Orangevale, CA

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About The Position

The Executive Chef is responsible for ensuring that each facility provides clients with consistent, nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining food safety, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and company standards. The role provides leadership and oversight to the culinary team, including scheduling, training, menu implementation, inventory management, purchasing, and monitoring day-to-day kitchen operations across multiple locations in California and Nevada.

Requirements

Current SERV Safe Manager Certification.
At least 4 years of experience working in a food service role.
At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
Valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, and personal auto insurance coverage, all of which must be maintained.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Current TB test or chest X-ray.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience preparing food for institutions such as schools, facilities, or cafeterias.

Responsibilities

Support daily operations across all California and Nevada sites.
Conduct weekly site visits and walkthroughs.
Ensure compliance with state regulations and CARF standards.
Provide employee training and development.
Assist in developing and implementing strategic department plans.
Analyze food costs and assist with departmental budgets.
Oversee food preparation and ensure compliance with health, safety, food-handling, and hygiene standards.
Manage inventory and purchase food and supplies.
Develop client menus, including meals for special dietary needs.
Plan and assist in preparing special meals for events.
Supervise sous chefs and residential facility chefs.
Monitor and maintain monthly staff schedules.
Perform other duties as assigned.