Residential Treatment Kitchen Chef

The Ridge RTC; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 4% match

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Job summary

Altior Healthcare's Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC are seeking a skilled and dependable chef to support residential treatment programs. This role plans, prepares, and serves nutritious, high-quality meals that support clients' physical and emotional well-being in a healthcare setting.

The schedule is Thursday through Monday, 10 AM to 6 PM, with emphasis on dietary needs, kitchen sanitation, and collaboration with clinical teams to support treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Chef or Cook in a residential, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional setting.
• 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

Chef experience

Healthcare setting

Food safety

Menu planning

Job description

Altior Healthcare's Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC are seeking a skilled and dependable chef to support residential treatment programs. This role plans, prepares, and serves nutritious, high-quality meals that support clients' physical and emotional well-being in a healthcare setting.

The schedule is Thursday through Monday, 10 AM to 6 PM, with emphasis on dietary needs, kitchen sanitation, and collaboration with clinical teams to support treatment goals.