Chef - Treatment Center - Spokane Valley, WA

Altior Healthcare is a comprehensive mental health services organization dedicated to providing exceptional care across multiple locations in the United States. With over 15 unique facilities spanning five states which include California, Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, and Texas, Altior Healthcare employs a committed team of 500 professionals who serve more than 300 residential clients each day. Their family of services is structured around three distinct mental health treatment programs, including a specialized program tailored to US Veterans. This extensive network ensures accessibility and quality care for diverse populations needing mental health support. Altior Healthcare is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, emphasizing teamwork and clinical excellence, with an established reputation in the behavioral health field. Within the Altior Healthcare family, Paradigm Treatment Centers operate as part of this network, combining the expertise of Paradigm Treatment on the West Coast and Ridge RTC on the East Coast. This partnership, backed by over a decade of collaborative clinical work, prioritizes compassionate, evidence-based treatment approaches that truly transform lives. The organization prides itself on the stability of a well-established institution while maintaining the close-knit community feel that promotes individual role significance and professional growth. The Chef role at Paradigm Treatment Centers is vital to the organization’s mission of holistic rehabilitation for adolescents and young adults addressing mental health challenges. This position offers the unique opportunity to curate nutritious, delicious menus that cater to a wide range of dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low-sodium options. The Chef is entrusted with creating meals that not only support the nutritional requirements of clients but also enhance their treatment experiences through culinary excellence. The role involves managing culinary budgets, kitchen maintenance, supply ordering, and ensuring sanitation standards are rigorously followed. Working as a Chef within this mental health treatment environment offers exciting benefits including the autonomy to develop menus and recipes, a chance to mentor and support adolescents on their journey to recovery, and opportunities to expand culinary skills in a meaningful way. Candidates who bring passion for mental and behavioral health, possess strong menu curation experience, and have a love for creative cooking will find this role both rewarding and impactful. Paradigm Treatment Centers provide a structured Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6 pm shift, supporting a healthy work-life balance. This employment opportunity comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k with matching, paid time off, onsite chef-prepared meals, continuing education assistance, and supportive clinical supervision and professional development. Altior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience as a chef or cook
• Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety standards
• Ability to work Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness
• Ability to manage kitchen inventory and supplies
• Ability to collaborate with clinical teams