Chef - Residential Treatment

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong>About Altior Healthcare</strong></h3> <p>Our family of services comprises three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program for US Veterans. With over 15 unique locations, we manage and support 500+ dedicated employees serving over 300 residential clients daily located across five states: California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas.</p> <p>Paradigm Treatment (West Coast) and Ridge RTC (East Coast) partner together under Altior, united by a shared commitment to providing exceptional mental health care. For over a decade, our core clinical and support teams have worked side-by-side, delivering compassionate, evidence-based treatment that changes lives.</p> <p>As part of the Altior network, you’ll find the stability of an established organization with the heart of a close-knit treatment community where every role matters.</p></div><h3>Job Summary</h3> <p>Paradigm Treatment Centers and Ridge RTC are seeking a skilled and dependable Chef to support our residential treatment programs. This role is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious, high-quality meals that support the physical and emotional well-being of&nbsp;clients in treatment. The ideal candidate understands the importance of food in recovery, maintains a calm and professional presence, and can work effectively within a structured healthcare environment.</p> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Plan and prepare daily meals for residential clients and staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and nutritional balance.</li> <li>Develop menus that accommodate dietary needs, allergies, and medical or cultural restrictions.</li> <li>Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen in compliance with health and safety regulations.</li> <li>Order, receive, and properly store food and kitchen supplies.</li> <li>Monitor food inventory and manage costs to stay within budget guidelines.</li> <li>Collaborate with clinical and operations teams to support client needs and program schedules.</li> <li>Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection control protocols.</li> <li>Maintain professionalism and appropriate boundaries while interacting with clients.</li> <li>Assist with special events, holidays, or therapeutic programming as needed.</li> </ul> <h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Prior experience as a Chef or Cook in a residential, healthcare, hospitality, or institutional setting preferred.</li> <li>Knowledge of food safety standards and proper kitchen sanitation practices.</li> <li>Ability to prepare meals for larger groups while maintaining quality and consistency.</li> <li>Experience accommodating dietary restric