Chef

Lightfully Behavioral Health is a growing leader in mental health treatment providing high-quality, evidence-based treatment and innovative, compassionate care focused on total wellness for those struggling with mental health conditions. Lightfully provides treatment on a full continuum of care including residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual services. With current communities providing best-in-class care in Southern California markets, Lightfully is positioned for dynamic and high-paced growth.

Welcome to a behavioral health services company unlike those that have come before it. One where leaders believe in the healing and nourishing quality of compassion both in treating clients and caring for our people. A safe place to bring your whole self to work and infuse a bit of your own magic into what you do every day. The Lightfully Shining Commitments reflect our commitment to these principles and encourages our staff to deliver exceptional performance through their authenticity, bravery, and grit. We believe that great things can happen when we create space for people to light fully.

This is a temporary assignment lasting from December 2024-March 2025 with an opportunity to stay on as per diem.

Job Summary:

The Chef is responsible for all aspects of kitchen operation, to include but not limited to: menu planning; food preparation and storage; kitchen equipment and maintenance; and inventory management. This position is also responsible for ensuring adherence to all federal, state and local Health Department regulations and recommendations as well as delivering outstanding food quality for our patient population. The individual in this position is expected to exercise strong judgement and ensure fiscally responsible activities as it pertains to purchasing goods and managing product waste.

Major Responsibilities:

• Upholds and maintains the Company, mission, and values (called the Lightfully "Special Sauce").
• Maintain appropriate, therapeutic boundaries with patients and families at all times including adherence to HIPPA compliance for all culinary employees.
• Responsible for maintaining all kitchen and dining areas, tools, and equipment, and scheduling maintenance as needed.
• Responsible for food preparation and storage. Responsible for ensuring food is prepared and stored in accordance with all regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for kitchen sanitation and overall organization of kitchen and dining areas.
• Create recipes and menus that meet or exceed high quality standards of organization while also ensuring they meet the needs of our patients and families.
• Identify alternative menu and recipe options for allergies, vegetarian or vegan requirements as identified by clinical/medical team.
• Partner with clinical leadership to create awareness of meal planning challenges and propose solutions that meet therapeutic needs of patients and families.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure collaborative working relationships between culinary and clinical teams and efficient processes around meal times.
• Assist in training direct care and clinical team members on principles of nutrition, food preparation and storage and menu planning (including sanitation principles related to food and kitchen operations).
• Other duties, as assigned.
  
  

Specific Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
  
  

General Skills and Requirements:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work for prolonged periods standing in a kitchen.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• In keeping with DSS regulations, this position…

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Complete First Aid Training (First Aid Certificate)
• Complete required health screening, TB clearance, Criminal Record Clearance
  

The pay range for this position is $26.15-$43.27/hr.

This is an exciting opportunity to help us build something from the ground up. To be part of a dynamic team of passionate providers looking to create something exceptional and well timed in the market.