Sous Chef

Be part of a soul-hearted approach to healing. Alsana is a national leader in eating disorder treatment, offering a holistic, soul-hearted approach to recovery for adults and adolescents of all genders. We exist to be a source of hope and healing, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can cultivate the roots of their own recovery story.

Schedule

Monday through Friday 10am - 6:30pm

Responsibilities

• Assists the lead chef in providing all meals for clients and approved staff as outlined in the recipe binder; in collaboration with the Lead Dietitian for challenge meals (chefs choice, family style, etc.)
• Maintains the physical safety of all clients (e.g., promptly cleans spills)
• Follows all safety and sanitation procedures as outlined by ServSafe, including but not limited to wearing hair coverings and gloves in the food preparation area
• Ensures that knives and other items having potential for harm are safely contained at all times when not in use, locking up knives as necessary
• Communicates effectively with direct care and dietitians; reports any communication difficulties or issues to Lead Chef
• Considers client allergies, food preferences, and individual meal plans when preparing meals (allergies and preferences must be accommodated if approved by a dietitian)
• Completes assigned tasks and duties under the direction of the Lead Chef, which may include taking inventory, ordering food, recipe development, and maintaining safety and sanitation of food storage and equipment
• Completes daily/weekly tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and team collaboration, fostering an atmosphere of mutual trust, harmony, acceptance, and respect
• Participates in and contributes to performance improvement and client safety activities
• Demonstrates knowledge of and effectively implements the fire/safety program, including client safety, security, emergency procedures, fire procedures, and adverse medication reactions

Requirements

• Current ServSafe Certification
• High school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in the field
• Maintains food safety standards and practices as determined by The Joint Commission (Health Dept. Standards)
• Ability to perform a full range of culinary functions

Join us in helping people feel rooted, engaged, and respected as they find their path to recovery. Together, we foster a community built on compassion, mutual respect, and whole-hearted care.