Executive Chef

Intuit Inc.; Cookson (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Point Recovery is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead and hands-on manage the kitchen at a residential behavioral health facility. You will plan menus, order supplies, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality, nutritious meals while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes healthy, recovery-oriented dining and collaboration with facility leadership to provide a welcoming culinary experience for clients and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary degree, associate degree, or formal culinary training preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in food service operations, commercial kitchen management, institutional food preparation, or related setting.
• Previous kitchen leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Food handler, food manager, and other required certifications—or ability to obtain them.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, menu development, inventory management, and commercial kitchen operations.
• Healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, hospitality, education, or institutional food service experience a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen and food service operations.
• Plan and prepare nutritious, appealing, well-balanced meals.
• Develop menus that provide variety while supporting client health and wellness.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor food costs and minimize waste and unnecessary expenses.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe commercial kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department requirements.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Accommodate food allergies and dietary needs.
• Maintain records for food service and sanitation.
• Oversee kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance or repair needs.
• Train, supervise, and provide direction to kitchen staff.
• Work with facility leadership and other departments.
• Create a positive and respectful dining experience for clients and staff.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Budgeting

Staff training

Independent problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or formal training

Job description

Executive Chef – Pioneer Point Recovery

Pioneer Point Recovery is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead food service operations at our residential behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment facility.

This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for creating and serving high-quality, nutritious meals while overseeing the day-to-day operation of our kitchen. The Executive Chef will manage menu planning, food preparation, purchasing and inventory, kitchen sanitation, food safety, dietary accommodations, and overall food quality.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft and understands that, in a residential treatment environment, meals are an important part of creating a welcoming, comfortable, and recovery-focused experience for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen and food service operations

• Plan and prepare nutritious, appealing, well-balanced meals

• Develop menus that provide variety while supporting client health and wellness

• Manage food purchasing, inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships

• Monitor food costs and minimize waste and unnecessary expenses

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe commercial kitchen

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and applicable health department requirements

• Monitor food quality, consistency, and presentation

• Accommodate food allergies, medically necessary diets, religious dietary requirements, and other special nutritional needs

• Maintain appropriate food service and sanitation records

• Oversee kitchen equipment and coordinate maintenance or repair needs

• Train, supervise, and provide direction to kitchen staff

• Work collaboratively with facility leadership and other departments

• Help create a positive and respectful dining experience for clients and staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Culinary degree, associate degree, or formal culinary training preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food service operations, commercial kitchen management, institutional food preparation, or a related setting

• Previous kitchen leadership or supervisory experience preferred

• Food handler, food manager, and other required certifications—or ability to obtain them

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, menu development, inventory management, and commercial kitchen operations

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, hospitality, education, or institutional food service is a plus

• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities

About Pioneer Point Recovery

Pioneer Point Recovery is a residential substance use disorder treatment program dedicated to providing high-quality, recovery-oriented care in a supportive and welcoming environment. Our team believes the environment we create—from clinical care to the meals served each day—plays an important role in helping our clients build a foundation for long-term recovery.