If you have experience cooking for 20+ people per meal, creative flair and knack for desserts, this job offers you some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Show off your culinary ingenuity as you prepare meals to meet diverse dietary guidelines, including gluten free, eating disorders, vegan, allergies, etc. Your creations may be featured on our website or in brochures. 
• Create nutritious, balanced menus comprised food cooked from scratch in a large, state-of-the-art family-style kitchen.
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance as we expand operations here at The Meadowglade, or pursue opportunities in other areas of Centered Health.
• Join a strong, committed and collaborative team in a beautiful facility at a growing, progressive company.
• Earn competitive compensation ($25 to $32 an hour, depending on experience) and comprehensive benefits.

The Meadowglade is a rehabilitation center specializing in mental health and eating disorders and fosters an environment of restorative healing. Our individualized approach to therapy ranges from evidence-based treatment methods like EMDR psychotherapy to creative music and art therapies. The Meadowglade is part of Centered Health, which operates a diverse network of behavioral health treatment centers ensuring that clients receive individualized comprehensive care in the most appropriate setting. Our goal is to value the skills each person brings to the team and provide an environment that embraces diversity and rewards imagination and service delivery.

Pictured: You will prepare customized, nourishing meals from scratch, using healthy, wholesome ingredients.

To be a good fit for the Chef opportunity, you will have:

• 3 to 5+ years’ experience cooking in a family style, catering, group home or treatment center environment
• Experience cooking for 15 or more persons (per meal), including desserts
• A current ServSafe permit
• 1+ year of experience in menu development, and a demonstrated ability to create diverse, enjoyable meals
• A team-player approach
• A valid drivers’ license, current auto insurance, and clear DMV report

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to cut, dice cook, etc. food items.
• Required to lift, carry, walk, sit, push, and pull.
• To move continuously during work hours and able to lift and/or carry 20 to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.
• Proof of negative TB test
• Ability to drive a vehicle.

You will work five (5) days a week, Sunday through Thursday. A typical day starts at 7 AM and ends at 3:30 PM.

Note: Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this job description describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.

Pictured: Balanced, nutritious and healthy meals are paramount in order to maintain and sustain rehabilitation and long-term healing.

Reporting to facility leadership, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking three meals presented to 20+ clients and staff members daily. Each meal should be a complete course comprised of a protein, vegetable, salad, carbohydrate, and dessert. Together with the Facility Manager and other Chefs, you will plan and price menu items and order supplies. This will include writing weekly menus and disseminating them appropriately to the main house and clinic. All purchased supplies must be checked for quality, and you will make an accounting of each delivered item. 

A sampling of your specific responsibilities:

• Prepares and cooks a variety of dishes for regular service, special guests, and events, ensuring quality, presentation and adherence to clients' dietary requirements and preferences.
• Develops and maintains menus to prevent duplication across chefs and supports effective ordering and budget management.
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, cooking, and storage areas at all times.
• Regularly cleans and sanitizes refrigerators and food storage areas to maintain food safety standards.
• Keeps food storage areas tidy, ensuring no unopened products are left out and all items are properly organized.
• Plans food presentation and creates visually appealing decorative displays to enhance dining experiences.
• And more

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: One of several large dining spaces at The Meadowglade. As with other rooms, the dining areas are flooded with natural light in grand, high-ceilinged spaces.