Executive Chef - Residential

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 is $69k - $74k per year.

Compensation will be dependent upon geographic region, education, and experience 

This is a full time position working Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm PST.

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

Position Summary:

The Executive Chef is responsible for all food production including that used for onsite catering and meetings.  Develop menus, food purchase specifications and recipes.  Supervise staff.  Develop and monitor food and labor budget for the department.  Maintain the highest professional food quality and sanitation standards.

Essential Job Functions: 

• Approves the requisition of products and other necessary food supplies 
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times 
• Establishes controls to minimize food supply waste and theft 
• Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles 
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu pricing 
• Prepares necessary data for applicable parts of the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial results/goals are met 
• Attends department head/staff meetings 
• Consults with the Executive Staff about food production aspects of special events being planned 
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food costs 
• Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained 
• Interacts with clients and staff to assure that food production consistently exceeds the expectations of dining guests 
• Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality; continually updates written policies and procedures to reflect the mission of The Ambrosia Treatment Centers 
• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment 

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com

• Vast knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends 
• Knowledgeable and dexterous using all manner of complex kitchen equipment 
• Expert skills and experience planning, designing, and preparing meals

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.  

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.