Weekend Chef

Job Title: Part-Time Weekend Chef
Department: Culinary Services
Reports To: Program Manager / Head Chef
Employment Status: Part-Time or Contractor
Schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (approximately 12-18 hours per week, based on facility needs)
Location: Profound Healing Center

The Part-Time Weekend Chef is responsible for overseeing culinary operations and meal preparation during weekend shifts. This position prepares nutritious, high-quality meals for clients while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. The Weekend Chef ensures continuity of kitchen operations and supports a positive dining experience for clients with diverse dietary needs.

• Prepare healthy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks for clients during weekend shifts.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served in a timely manner.
• Accommodate special dietary requirements, including allergies, vegetarian, vegan, and other prescribed meal plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, and storage spaces.
• Follow local, state, and federal health and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate purchasing needs to the Head Chef or management team.
• Assist with food ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food products.
• Maintain organization of kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, Joint Commission requirements, HIPAA, and 42 CFR regulations.
• Foster positive relationships with clients and team members.
• Support special events or culinary requests as needed.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned by management.

Required:

• Formal culinary training or equivalent professional cooking experience.
• Previous experience working as a Chef, Cook, or related culinary role.
• Current ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Current TB test.
• CPR/First Aid Certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Strong understanding of dietary restrictions and specialized meal preparation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, residential treatment, or hospitality settings.
• Experience preparing meals for groups and managing food costs and inventory.

• Passion for preparing healthy, high-quality meals.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and food presentation.
• Positive, energetic, and professional attitude.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach, and perform repetitive kitchen tasks.
• Ability to safely work around hot surfaces, sharp utensils, and commercial kitchen equipment.

The position operates within a behavioral health and substance abuse treatment environment. The employee must maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements. Weekend and holiday availability may be required.