Executive Chef - BriteLife Recovery

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Do you work for a company that no longer aligns with your core values?

Have you dreamt of working in a “true” team environment, where collaborating and working together for the greater good of the company are the expectation?

Are you tired of giving 100% everyday, only to feel undervalued and unappreciated?

If so, YOU DESERVE BETTER… and our families and our patients deserve better!

We’re on a mission to bring together the best, most talented and caring, authentic individuals to create a world-class mission-centered behavioral health organization, focused on doing it the right way...

If you really want to make a difference in addiction treatment and be a happier, healthier version of yourself, we’d love to align with you!

BriteLife Recovery strives to be the preeminent provider for those living with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to create the strongest foundation possible, built on empathy, safety and trust, in a picturesque environment, for our clients and their families to begin the healing process. BriteLife is currently open in Hanover, PA and Hilton Head Island, SC., with expansion coming soon to New York State.

What we provide you!!

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy a fully sponsored Health plan through APA with Cigna Network, ensuring your health needs are met with ease and quality.

• Additional Insurance Coverage: Access dental/vision insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, cancer insurance, and life insurance for comprehensive protection.

• Generous Leave Policy: Benefit from 40 hours of sick time and 80 hours of vacation annually, supporting your work-life balance and well-being.

• Holiday Benefits: Salaried employees receive 8 paid holidays, while hourly workers earn time and a half for holidays worked.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Gain access to emotional and work-life counseling, financial guidance, legal resources, and health and benefit services through our comprehensive EAP.

• Shift Differential: Receive additional compensation for your dedication with our shift differential program.

• Staff Development: Engage in our solid staff development program, fostering continuous growth and skill enhancement.

• Supportive Environment: Thrive in a great working environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and mutual support.

• Career Growth: Explore endless growth opportunities and the chance to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives but also in the recovery community.

• And More: Discover even more benefits and perks that make BriteLife Recovery a rewarding place to work.

What you will be doing?
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Head Chef to join our team. As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen's daily operations, managing kitchen staff, ensuring the delivery of top-quality cuisine to our clients, and meeting food and labor cost objectives.

What tasks are required?

• Lead kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleanliness.
• Maintain efficient and effective kitchen workflow.
•  Address issues promptly to ensure timely delivery of client orders.
• Enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Inspect raw and cooked food items to guarantee the highest quality.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and owner to align kitchen operations with the establishment's goals.
• Conduct monthly inventory management.
• Cultivate and maintain vendor relationships.
• Recruit, hire, and train kitchen staff.
• Oversee kitchen equipment maintenance and schedule necessary repairs.

What we need from you?

• Preferred associate degree in culinary arts.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in kitchen management.
• Extensive experience as a chef, with additional roles as a sous chef or line cook.
• Strong attention to detail and creative culinary skills.
• Effective leadership in managing kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible for budgeting all kitchen items.
• ServeSafe certification required within 3 months of employment. 

EEO Statement

All BLR subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. BLR subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.