Chef (Full time)

New Dawn Treatment Center; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

New Dawn Treatment Center seeks a dedicated chef to prepare dinners for our facility and implement menus while coordinating food preparation and meal service. The role emphasizes safe food handling and adherence to dietary guidelines to support residents’ well-being.

Responsibilities include planning cooking schedules, following recipes, maintaining cleanliness, and inventory management to ensure timely and proper meal service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• ServSafe Food Handler Card is required.
• At least one year of kitchen/restaurant experience.
• Ability to work independently 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

Experience in kitchen

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school graduate 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 serve 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.