Company Description
Discovery Behavioral Health (DBH) is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with eating disorders, mental health, and substance use and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.
Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH’s Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.
Compensation Range: $20-24
Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience
Our Offer to You!
We are dedicated to empowering our employees with their professional and personal development by providing:
- 401(k)
- Healthcare benefits
- Vacation and sick days
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
- Continuing education (CE) programs and training
- Weekly training opportunities
- Advancement opportunities within the organization
Job Description
The Chef Assistant is responsible to work with the Chef for quality foods prepared in a timely fashion for lunch and dinner. The Chef Assistant is sensitive to the specific dietary needs of the population he/she serves, maintains the food supply in the kitchen pantry and the grocery budget along with food ordering. Responsibilities include dietary support, client menu planning, food preparation, maintaining a clean and well stocked kitchen and client meal serving.
Responsibilities
- Assists Chef in ordering grocery and food service supplies.
- Prepares lunch and dinner.
- Serves clients during meal time in a timely manner
- Works one on one with clients or in groups for cooking demonstrations.
- Keeps kitchen clean, sanitary and safe through infection control procedures.
- Adheres to kitchen protocols and procedures.
- May be required to travel to other facilities from time to time to attend trainings
Enter DOL and LOC information.
For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com
Qualifications
- Required: Must have the ability to provide documentation or obtain a state required food handlers permit, or Serve Safe Certification, upon hire.
- Pursuing a career in the field of Nutrition, through an Accredited Undergraduate Program in Nutrition or Diet Tech Certification Program, preferred.
- Experience in food preparation in a healthcare facility for 18 or more clients, preferred.
- Must possess a knowledge of Culinary skills and have the ability to cook for a difficult population.
Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Apply anyway! To provide truly innovative care, we need to have a diverse team around us. That’s why Discovery Behavioral Health is committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you find yourself meeting some but not all the above, we’d be happy to consider your application.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
