Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Hours: Full-time or Contractor

Salary: Competitive Salary

Benefits: Paid Time Off: Up to 2 weeks of paid time off per year, Retirement: 401K + match, Insurance: Health, Vision, & Dental

Purpose Statement: Rushton Recovery is a behavioral healthcare company dedicated to helping those in need of life-saving treatment for alcoholism or substance abuse addiction. We are committed to providing a safe environment for withdrawal management, evidence-based therapeutic services, and expert care for addiction treatment.

We are seeking an Executive Chef at an inpatient substance abuse treatment program. The Executive Chef will be instrumental in providing well-balanced meals to the clients at our program. Good nutrition can serve as a building block on the road to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The right food can not only mitigate drug damage but also provide necessary vitamins and nutrients. The right candidate for this position will understand the vital role nutrition plays in helping those recover.

Job Description: Executive Chef

Reports to: Chief of Operations

Supervises: n/a

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or have the proper work permit and work authorization documents.

• 2+ years of culinary education

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local food handling regulations

• Be able to pass a background check

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds.

• Advanced knowledge of food professional principles and practices

• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local food handling regulations

• Valid driver’s license

• Up to date CPR, preferred. Rushton Recovery will provide training for staff who are not CPR certified.

• TB risk assessment upon hire, additional testing may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of the organization’s cuisine

• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices

• Ability to develop unique recipes

• Current knowledge of trends in the culinary industry

• Comfortable training, directing and supervising kitchen staff

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Time management and organization

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus

• Ensuring promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes

• Designing new recipes, planning menus, and selecting plate presentations

• Staying current on developing trends in the culinary industry

• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health

• code regulations

• Implementing hygiene policies and examining equipment for cleanliness

• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors

• Training and supervising kitchen staff

• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery

• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques

• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed

• Report any health, safety and/or sanitation concerns to your direct supervisor.

• Follow established policies governing the use of labels and safety data sheets.

• Display tact and friendliness when dealing with clients, staff and guests.

• Assist with evacuation of clients in the case of a fire or other emergency.

• Maintain clear lines of communication.

For more details, please contact – HR@rushtonrecovery.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.