Sous Chef - Residential Healthcare Facility

AMFM Healthcare is looking for a Sous Chef that works directly under the Head Chef to provide appetizing and nutritious meals for clients in our care as well as the members of the staff on shift. The Sous chef is responsible for daily meal prep, food purchasing, and maintaining the kitchen according to county and state health codes and ServSafe standards. The chef is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures for individuals with eating disorders.

This position requires working independently out of a private residential facility preparing lunch and dinner for our clients and staff members, including coordinating meal delivery to multiple residential facilities in Carlsbad, CA and Fallbrook, CA.

About Us

After the tragic loss of a beloved son due to mental illness, A Mission for Michael (AMFM Healthcare) was created with the vision of preventing such hopelessness in the lives of others. Our mission is to provide exceptional residential mental health care that transforms lives and promotes lasting recovery.

At AMFM Healthcare, our team is composed of individuals who possess both the qualifications and the unwavering passion to deliver comprehensive care for severe mental illness. We understand the profound impact mental health struggles can have on individuals and their families, and we are dedicated to offering support, healing, and hope.

What sets AMFM Healthcare apart in the field of mental health care is our commitment to an intensive focus on clinical evidence-based treatment. We believe in the power of proven therapeutic approaches and continuously strive to integrate the latest research and advancements into our care programs. By leveraging this expertise, we aim to provide the highest quality of treatment and optimize outcomes for our residents.

As you step into our facilities, you'll immediately notice that we are different from most mental health treatment centers. We foster a welcoming and nurturing environment where individuals can find solace and embark on their journey to recovery. Our dedicated staff members prioritize personalized and compassionate care, understanding that each person's experience with mental illness is unique. We take the time to truly listen, to empathize, and to tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of each resident.

Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Anthem, with required payroll deductions from the employee. Tier selections include Employee Only, Employee+Spouse, Employee+Dependent/s, or Family.

• FSA/HSA Accounts.

• Life/AD&D insurance through Anthem, 100% paid for by the employer.

Other benefits include:

• 401k plan with employer match.

• PTO and Self Care Day.

• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Health and Wellness Membership.

Job Type: Full-time, Hourly. Working hours are 10:00am-7:00pm. Would be required to work one (1) weekend day.

Compensation: $22.00 - $25.00/hour

Qualifications and Skills required:

• Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED.
• Food Handler's Certification required, ServSafe management certification preferred.
• Previous experience in a healthcare and/or residential setting preferred.
• Previous experience using Food as Medicine Approach preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a DSS Live Scan fingerprinting as well as an ADP Selective Screening Services background check
• Physical Requirements: occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and in some instances up to 40 pounds. Often required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Job Duties and Daily Responsibilities:

The Sous Chef will be assigned tasks, based on his/her level of expertise, that include any, or all the following job responsibilities.

• Planning and providing lunch and dinner for clients
• Preparing and providing staff guidance on breakfast and weekend meal service.
• Ensuring kitchen safety i.e. cleaning up spills, keeping kitchen knives locked up when not in use, etc.
• Ability to substitute items based on dietary needs of clients as needed.
• Responsible for safe food standards including sanitation duties, food temperatures, refrigerator temperatures and food handling.
• Communicates information to the appropriate personnel about unsafe conditions, defective equipment, and emergent situations immediately. Removes any unsafe equipment from use and notifies maintenance.
• Creating and managing food supply purchases as needed to operate kitchen, menu development and other duties.
• Be responsible for maintaining and reconciling monthly expense report.
• Keeping a respectful and positive attitude with the clients and staff.
• Completes all tasks assigned by program management.