Part Time Chef (weekends) - SUD Treatment

Way Home Detox; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Way Home Detox is seeking a part-time Chef to prepare lunch and dinner on weekends at our Rohnert Park, CA facility. You will contribute to the recovery environment by providing nutritious, patient- and staff-focused meals each day.

Responsibilities include following menus, accommodating dietary needs, and maintaining a clean kitchen while coordinating with clinical staff. Weekend availability and ServSafe-style safety awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage practices.
• Ability to prepare large-batch, scratch-made meals efficiently and consistently.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Compassionate, non-judgmental attitude toward individuals in recovery.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, balanced lunch and dinner meals daily for patients and staff.
• Follow weekly menus and adjust as needed based on dietary restrictions, allergies, and clinical recommendations.
• Accommodate special dietary needs including low-sugar, high-protein, soft/mechanical soft, and substance-specific nutritional protocols as directed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully sanitized kitchen in compliance with health department standards.
• Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering, and minimize waste.
• Store food properly and adhere to safe food handling and temperature guidelines at all times.
• Coordinate meal timing to align with the facility's daily treatment schedule.
• Communicate proactively with clinical and nursing staff regarding patient dietary needs or concerns.
• Assist with light kitchen prep and cleaning between meals.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs promptly.

Skills

Food Handler

Food Safety

Large-batch Cooking

Reliability

Compassionate Care

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

We're interviewing now at our Rohnert Park, CA facility! Looking for an experienced Chef who has a basic knowledge of mental health and substance abuse clientele!

We are seeking to fill a part time Chef position to prepare lunch and dinner daily on the weekends.

General Summary:

We are looking for a reliable, and talented Part-Time Chef to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and serving lunch and dinner daily for our patients and staff. This is more than a cooking job — you'll be a meaningful part of the recovery environment, and the meals you prepare will contribute directly to the wellbeing of people working hard to get their lives back.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious, balanced lunch and dinner meals daily for patients and staff
• Follow weekly menus and adjust as needed based on dietary restrictions, allergies, and clinical recommendations
• Accommodate special dietary needs including low-sugar, high-protein, soft/mechanical soft, and substance-specific nutritional protocols as directed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully sanitized kitchen in compliance with health department standards
• Monitor food inventory, assist with ordering, and minimize waste
• Store food properly and adhere to safe food handling and temperature guidelines at all times
• Coordinate meal timing to align with the facility's daily treatment schedule
• Communicate proactively with clinical and nursing staff regarding patient dietary needs or concerns
• Assist with light kitchen prep and cleaning between meals
• Maintain kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs promptly

Qualifications:

Required

• Food Handler's Certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage practices
• Ability to prepare large-batch, scratch-made meals efficiently and consistently
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Compassionate, non-judgmental attitude toward individuals in recovery

Preferred

• Experience cooking in a healthcare, residential treatment, correctional, or similar institutional setting
• Familiarity with therapeutic or recovery-supportive nutrition
• ServSafe Certification
• Experience accommodating medically prescribed diets

Must be willing to work weekends and holidays if needed

Diverse individuals encouraged to apply

Equal Opportunity Employer