Lead Chef: Menu Creation, Catering & Kitchen Leadership

Discovery Behavioral Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Chef to lead all food production for on-site catering and meetings in West LA, CA. You will develop menus, set specifications, and recipes while supervising staff and managing the department's food and labor budgets.

High standards of quality, sanitation, and service must be maintained. The role requires culinary expertise and the ability to adapt recipes for diverse populations, with a Friday-Sunday 7am-5:30pm schedule and a compensation range of $30-$37

Qualifications

• The Chef must possess thorough culinary skills and the ability to cook well for a challenging population.
• Experience or training in menu development, food specs, and recipe creation.
• Budgeting for food and labor within the department and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and dining room operations during shifts.
• Ensure adherence to site policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Manage daily production of all food items, including prep sheets and timing.
• Follow food safety, sanitary, and HACCP rules at all times.
• Supervise staff, schedule shifts, and monitor quality and service.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or in progress

Job description

Discovery Behavioral Health is seeking a Chef to lead all food production for on-site catering and meetings in West LA, CA. You will develop menus, set specifications, and recipes while supervising staff and managing the department's food and labor budgets.

High standards of quality, sanitation, and service must be maintained. The role requires culinary expertise and the ability to adapt recipes for diverse populations, with a Friday-Sunday 7am-5:30pm schedule and a compensation range of $30-$37