Chef

Engage2Excel
United States, California, Moorpark
Feb 08, 2025
Make a Difference in the Lives of Others with Creative, Diverse and Wholesome Meals Build a career as part of a collaborative team supporting residents at a resort-style facility If you have experience cooking for 20+ people per meal, creative flair and knack for desserts, this job offers you some compelling opportunities. You will: Show off your culinary ingenuity as you prepare meals to meet diverse dietary guidelines, including gluten free, eating disorders, vegan, allergies, etc. Your creations may be featured on our website or in brochures. Create nutritious, balanced menus comprised food cooked from scratch in a large, state-of-the-art family-style kitchen. Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance as we expand operations here at The Meadowglade, or pursue opportunities in other areas of Centered Health. Join a strong, committed and collaborative team in a beautiful facility at a growing, progressive company. Earn competitive compensation ($25 to $30 an hour, depending on experience) and comprehensive benefits. The Role Reporting to facility leadership, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking three meals presented to 30 to 35 clients and staff members daily. Each meal should be a complete course comprised of a protein, vegetable, salad, carbohydrate, and a dessert. Together with the Office Manager and other Chefs, you will plan and price menu items and order supplies. This will include writing weekly menus and disseminating them appropriately. What You'll Need To be a good fit for the Chef opportunity, you will have: 5+ years experience cooking in a family style, catering, group home or treatment center environment Experience cooking for 15 or more persons (per meal), including desserts A current ServSafe permit 1+ year of experience in menu development, and a demonstrated ability to create diverse, enjoyable meals A valid drivers license, current auto insurance, and clear DMV report About Us The Meadowglade is a rehabilitation center specializing in mental health and eating disorders and fosters an environment of restorative healing. Our individualized approach to therapy ranges from evidence-based treatment methods like EMDR psychotherapy to creative music and art therapies. The Meadowglade is part of Centered Health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled