• Sous Chef

    BriteLife Recovery (West Kill, NY)


    Sous 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, Hilton Head Island, SC, and West Kill, NY.

     

    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 9 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?

     

    This position is responsible for creation, preparation, and serving of meals to clients at Britelife Recovery. This position reports to and works in conjunction with the Executive Chef in order to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and quality of food.

     

    What tasks are required?

     

    + Job Type: Full Time; hours determined by Facility

    + Preparing three meals a day and keeping snacks stocked

    + Checking inventory of ingredients daily

    + Acquiring ingredients not available in storage prior to the start of the day

    + Preparing ingredients by chopping vegetables and meats

    + Cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for clients based on set recipes

    + Helping to monitor food budgets to ensure all supplies are bought within the set budget

    + Making arrangements to store food items in a safe and orderly manner

    + Rotating food items as indicated in the kitchen rule book

    + Maintaining kitchen order by ensuring cleanliness of tables, counters and work areas

    + Overseeing cleanliness and maintenance of kitchen equipment and utensils

    + Operating kitchen equipment such as ovens and grills for cooking purposes

    + Manage and rotate emergency food supply

    + Special Projects as needed.

    + Positively promotes current organization to prospective clients and employees.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    • What we need from you?

    + Complete annual education requirements.

    + Maintains standards of professional society procedures and ethical behavior.

    + Maintain client confidentiality at all times.

    + Report to work on time and as scheduled.

    + Wear identification while on duty.

    + Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

    + Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

    + Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization.

    + High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

    + Prior experience in related food and beverage service and food preparation positions.

    + Prior experience working at a healthcare setting.

    + Knowledge of food preparation activities & ingredients

    + To work at this position, one must possess exceptional culinary insight.

    + Knowledge of standard food preparation and storage techniques

    + Thorough experience with hot and cold food preparation.

    + Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and health codes.

    + Ability to use knives, slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.

    + Able to handle work in a fast-paced environment

    + Basic understanding of mis en place and knife handling skills.

    + Ability to maintain a professional appearance and interact positively with clients

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

    + Able to stand and walk on their feet for 6-8 hours.

    + Ability to walk up and down stairs during emergency drills or situations.

    + Has no mental, nervous, organic, or functional disease or psychiatric disorder likely to interfere with his/her ability to drive safely (I.E. holding a medical marijuana card.)