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.
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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.)
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Maintains the physical safety of all clients e.g. promptly cleans spills, etc.
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Follows all safety and sanitation procedures as outlined by ServSafe including, but not limited to, wearing hair coverings & gloves in the food preparation area.
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Ensures that knives and other items having potential for harm are safely contained at all times that they are not in use, locking up knives as necessary.
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Communicates effectively with direct care and dietitians; reports any communication difficulties or issues to Lead Chef.
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Considers client allergies, food preferences and the individual meal plan when preparing meals. Allergies and preferences must be accommodated if approved by a dietitian.
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Completes assigned tasks and duties under the direction of the Lead Chef. Duties may include taking inventory of food and supplies, ordering food, recipe development, safety & sanitation of food storage and related equipment, and other duties as assigned.
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Completes daily/weekly tasks in a timely manner.
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Demonstrates positive attitude and team collaboration within the workplace with behavior that supports administrative and facility decisions; creates atmosphere of mutual trust, harmony, acceptance and respect within the community.
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Participates in and contributes to performance improvement and client safety activities of the facility.
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Demonstrates knowledge and effectively implements the fire/safety program including the following: client safety, security, emergency procedures, fire procedures, internal and external disaster procedures, life safety and adverse medication reactions.
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Current ServSafe Certification
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Requires a high school diploma and 12 years of experience in the field.
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Maintain food safety standards and practices as determined by The Joint Commission (Health Dept. Standards)
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Ability to perform 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.
