- Professional
- Oficina en Monterey
Who We Are
At Alsana, we’re a dedicated eating recovery community helping adults and adolescence of all genders heal with personalized, whole-person care. We offer in-person residential, outpatient, and virtual programs nationwide including adolescent PHP/IOP to meet clients wherever they are in their recovery journey. Our approach addresses the aspects of eating disorders that often go untreated in traditional programs by focusing on five key dimensions of care: medical, nutritional, movement, relational, and therapeutic.
Our culture is built on communication, collaboration, compassion, and integrity all essential in crafting individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, lasting recovery. Behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in making healing possible and that includes you.
The Role
As the Chef at Alsana, you will provide nutritious meals to clients with eating disorders, adhering to recipes that have been built and analyzed by a registered dietitian to provide for client’s individualized nutritional needs. You will participate in client education about food and adhere to allergies and dietitian approved preferences when preparing meals. You will provide meals for individuals as outlined in the recipe binder and in collaboration with the Lead Chef and Lead Dietitian, to provide appropriate nutritional intake. You are responsible for daily meal prep, food purchasing, and maintaining the kitchen according to county health codes and ServSafe standards.
Responsibilities
- Plans and provides all meals for clients and approved staff as outlined in the recipe binder, in collaboration with the Lead Chef. Supports Lead Dietitian, Lead Chef, and clients during client challenge meals.
- Follows all safety and sanitation procedures as outlined by ServSafe including, but not limited to, wearing hair coverings & gloves in the food preparation area.
- Communicates effectively with direct care and dietitians; reports any communication difficulties to Lead Chef.
- Maintains responsibility for safe food standards including sanitation duties, food temperatures, refrigerator temperatures and food handling.
- Takes inventory of food and supplies, orders food, and assists with recipe development.
- Assists with food inventory labeling to include opening date and expiration date according to guidelines.
- Maintains client confidentiality according to facility policy and HIPPA guidelines.
Qualifications
- Maintain food safety standards and practices as determined by The Joint Commission
- High school diploma and 1-2 years of experience in the field
- Current ServSafe Certification
Full-time team members enjoy:
- Medical plans with HSA/FSA options
(Anthem BCBS nationwide; Kaiser also available in CA) - Dental & vision (Guardian)
- Generous PTO, sick time, 7 holidays + COVID time
- 401(k) – eligible after 60 days
- Company-paid life & long-term disability
- Short-term disability (company-paid for non-CA; CA uses state plan)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education stipend (position-specific, after 6 months)
- Company-paid EAP
- LifeMart employee discounts
- Free meals & snacks (position-specific)
We’re proud to offer benefits that care for you so you can keep doing work that truly matters. Are you ready to let your light shine?! Join the Alsana team today!
