Residential Kitchen Chef: Nutritious Meals for Recovery

Paradigm Treatment Centers; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401k with 4% match

Paid Time Off programs

Job summary

Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC are seeking a skilled Chef to support our residential treatment programs. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals that support clients in recovery within a structured healthcare environment.

The role emphasizes the importance of food in recovery, maintaining a calm professional presence, and coordinating with clinical teams to meet program needs. Some events and special programming support may be required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef or Cook in a residential, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional setting preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and proper kitchen sanitation practices.
• Ability to prepare meals for larger groups while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Experience accommodating dietary restrictions (e.g., allergies, vegetarian/vegan, medical diets).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a behavioral health or residential treatment environment.
• Food handler certification required (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily meals for residential clients and staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and nutritional balance.
• Develop menus that accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and medical or cultural restrictions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Order, receive, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.
• Monitor food inventory and manage costs to stay within budget guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinical and operations teams to support client needs and program schedules.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries while interacting with clients.
• Assist with special events, holidays, or therapeutic programming as needed.

Skills

Food safety

Residential healthcare

Organizational skills

Job description

Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC are seeking a skilled Chef to support our residential treatment programs. You will plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals that support clients in recovery within a structured healthcare environment.

The role emphasizes the importance of food in recovery, maintaining a calm professional presence, and coordinating with clinical teams to meet program needs. Some events and special programming support may be required.