Chef - Residential Treatment
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Paradigmtreatmentcenters · Coeur D'alene, IDPrepare for this interview
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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.
Requirements
- 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).
- Salary Range
- $24 - $24 USD
Benefits
Additional Information
About Altior Healthcare Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas. Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives. As part of the Altior network, you'll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters. Job Summary Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC are seeking a skilled and dependable Chef to support our residential treatment programs. This role is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, high-quality meals that support the physical and emotional well-being of clients in treatment. The ideal candidate understands the importance of food in recovery, maintains a calm and professional presence, and can work effectively within a structured healthcare environment.
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