Bayside Marin, a premier residential treatment center in Northern California is looking for an experienced Chef to join our incredible culinary team. The ideal candidate will report directly to our Director of Nutritional Services. Bayside Marin offers competitive benefits, a great work environment, and more

Our Chef will be provided with the following benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Acadia Healthcare 401(k) plan
• Annual Salary Evaluation
• Excellent training program
• Use of facility's sauna, gym and steam room

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the overall team execution of meals in a timely and effective manner.
• Monitor the presentation of all foods served to guests and ensure that appearance and quality are consistently maintained.
• Lead the team by example, and be accountable for a high level of morale and productivity.
• Ability to collaboratively develop and communicate menus and recipes to consistently achieve high guest satisfaction.
• Interact with clients in a professional manner and communicate their needs to team members to effectively respond to and solve a wide range of issues.
• Maintain ServSafe food safety standards and following protocols and procedures precisely.
• Manage the use, storage and maintenance of all kitchen equipment and tools.
• Direct and participate in clean up as needed; must be flexible and willing to take on all tasks.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years kitchen experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Minimum of 2 years in a managerial and supervisory role.
• Available and willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• History of cooking in institutional healthcare setting preferred, but not required.
• Ability to speak English adequate to communicate with staff and clients, and to perform simple math.
• Mobility to bend, stoop and work standing for long periods of time, and to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Have a neat, clean appearance, with work appropriate hygiene and grooming habits.
• Possess or be able to attain a ServSafe Manager training certification within 30 days of hire.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state, facility.

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.

EEOC

Education

• High School/GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert ServSafe Food Protec

Skills

• Attention to Detail

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)