Chef (Full time)

New Dawn Treatment Centers; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

New Dawn Treatment Center in California is seeking a dedicated chef to prepare dinners for our facility. You will implement menus, coordinate food preparation, and serve meals to residents and staff.

The role requires adherence to dietary guidelines, proper portioning, safe food handling, and teamwork within a busy kitchen. A high school diploma and ServSafe certification are required, with at least one year of kitchen experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe Food Handler Card required
• At least one year of kitchen/restaurant experience
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares foods in accordance with policies, approved dietary guidelines and recipes/menus
• Plans individual cooking schedule so that foods for regular and therapeutic menus and special functions will be properly cooked and ready at appropriate times
• Follows recipes and portioning procedures for daily menu
• Stores and prepares food safely
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Takes inventory of supplies and equipment. Checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.

Skills

Food preparation

Teamwork

Independent

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Food Handler Card

Job description

Shift: 10 hour shifts 7am-5:30pm

Company Overview

New Dawn Treatment Center has been a cornerstone of mental health and substance abuse treatment in California and Nevada, for over 30 years. With a commitment to evidence-based practices and a person-centered approach, we serve over a thousand individuals annually across our 10 locations, providing transformative care that prioritizes clinical excellence.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated chef to prepare dinners for our facility. The chef implements menus and coordinates food preparation and serves meals.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares foods in accordance with policies, approved dietary guidelines and recipes/menus
• Plans individual cooking schedule so that foods for regular and therapeutic menus and special functions will be properly cooked and ready at appropriate times.
• Follows recipes and portioning procedures for daily menu.
• Stores and prepares food safely
• Cleans and inspects equipment, kitchen appliances and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation
• Takes inventory of supplies and equipment. Checks and inspects food products and supplies as delivered.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Card required
• At least one year of experience working in a kitchen or restaurant setting.
• Able to work independently with minimal guidance and as part of a team.