Culinary Assistant – Residential Behavioral Health

Pasadena Villa; Locust Grove (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Company Paid EAP

Continuing Education & Certification

Generous Team Member Referral Program

Multiple Career Development Pathways

Job summary

Pasadena Villa- The Grove is hiring a Culinary Assistant to prepare and serve meals for clients with attention to dietary needs and safety standards. The role requires following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and collaborating with a compassionate clinical team in a residential setting.

The position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive, ethics-driven environment between DC and Richmond, with company-paid benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ServSafe certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a culinary setting preferred.
• Comfort with following recipes and dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Ensures clients’ dietary needs are met, including accommodations for allergies and special diets.
• Follows all food safety, food storage, health safety, food service and sanitation standards.
• Prepares and serves healthy and flavorful meals to clients in a timely manner.
• Maintains labeled items and safe storage temperatures with proper logging.
• Assists with menu substitutions and coordinating with team for client needs.
• Keeps the preparation and serving areas clean and organized; helps control costs.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServSafe certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Pasadena Villa- The Grove is hiring a Culinary Assistant to prepare and serve meals for clients with attention to dietary needs and safety standards. The role requires following recipes, maintaining sanitation, and collaborating with a compassionate clinical team in a residential setting.

The position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive, ethics-driven environment between DC and Richmond, with company-paid benefits and ongoing training.