Chef Temp
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Evolve Treatment Centers
Los Angeles, CA, US
Summary
The Residential Chef is responsible for preparing, plating, and serving nutritious meals while managing weekly menus and kitchen inventory. They must maintain a clean, safe environment that supports the therapeutic needs of adolescent residents.
Job Description
Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Temp Chef to join our dedicated team at two of our beautiful 6-bed adolescent residential treatment centers in Tarzana, CA. This is more than just a culinary role—it's a chance to make a real and meaningful difference in the lives of teens on their healing journeys.
About Evolve:
At Evolve, our name says it all—we are committed to growth and change, not just for our clients but for our team, too. We serve adolescents struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral issues in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
About the Role:
As our Residential Chef, you will be responsible for:
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Prepare, plate and serve nutritious, balanced meals (lunch, dinner and 2 snacks) for residents and staff daily
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Creating weekly menus that support both physical and emotional wellness.
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Maintaining a clean, organized kitchen that meets all health and safety standards.
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Ordering supplies and managing inventory within budget.
- Supporting the therapeutic environment through warm, consistent care.
Ideal Candidate:
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Has experience working with teens or in behavioral health settings (preferred but not required).
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Is passionate about food as a tool for healing and connection.
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Demonstrates excellent time management, organization, and communication skills.
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Can remain calm under pressure, take initiative, and maintain professional boundaries at all times.
- Is a team player who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Requirements:
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Experience as a chef or cook in a residential, school, or health care setting.
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ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
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Ability to pass background check and TB/Drug/Physical test.
- Reliable transportation and availability for a set weekly schedule.
Why Evolve?
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Purpose-driven work with meaningful impact
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Supportive, team-based culture
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Ongoing training and development
- Competitive compensation and benefits. Payrate: $31-33/hour
- Hours: Monday - Friday 10 - 6:30 pm
Join Us!
If you’re ready to combine your passion for food with your desire to support adolescent mental health, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and help teens Evolve
For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/.
Through personalized care and ongoing support, Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health empowers teens struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues to heal, hope, and become the best version of themselves.
Our evidence-based, data-driven, and results-oriented modes of therapy are based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and geared specifically for adolescents aged 12 to 17. We provide personalized care in safe, nurturing residential treatment centers and our outpatient services, with locations throughout Northern and Southern California.
We focus on the individual, on what works, and on healing the whole person and the whole family.
Evolve's first-class staff makes that mission possible. Our clinical team is comprised of board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrists, nurses, licensed therapeutic professionals, and highly trained counselors.
We’re a creative, compassionate, and energetic community of professionals, and we’re committed to our diverse and multi-talented team, and to positive, forward change.
COME GROW WITH US:
https://evolvetreatment.com/careers/
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Los Angeles, ca
Through personalized care and ongoing support, Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health empowers teens struggling with mental health and/or substance use issues to heal, hope, and become the best version of themselves.
Our evidence-based, data-driven, and results-oriented modes of therapy are based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and geared specifically for adolescents aged 12 to 17. We provide personalized care in safe, nurturing residential treatment centers and our outpatient services, with locations throughout Northern and Southern California.
We focus on the individual, on what works, and on healing the whole person and the whole family.
Evolve's first-class staff makes that mission possible. Our clinical team is comprised of board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrists, nurses, licensed therapeutic professionals, and highly trained counselors.
We’re a creative, compassionate, and energetic community of professionals, and we’re committed to our diverse and multi-talented team, and to positive, forward change.
COME GROW WITH US:
https://evolvetreatment.com/careers/
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Los Angeles, ca
