Lead Line CookFalls Village, CT
About the Position:
We are seeking a passionate and innovative Chef to play a key role in the daily operations of the Mountainside Café. This position will collaborate closely with the Head Chef, provide leadership in their absence, and mentor Extended Care clients—all while reflecting and upholding Mountainside’s mission and values.
Schedule:
Wednesday - Sunday, shifts between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm

Your Role:

• Assist in preparing daily prep lists and share/delegate responsibilities of cooking to ensure timely execution of each meal.
• Exhibit great organizational skills while providing professional management and direction to the kitchen.
• Lead by example and assist in cleaning projects when applicable.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress code
• Learn, follow and enforce company policies, kitchen procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Head Chef and/or Department manager.
• Comply fully with all Safety Polices and Procedures.
• Assist and share in other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head Chef and General Manager.
• Communicate interdepartmentally and address their needs with respect and dignity.
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Manages and directs the activities of assigned staff; Ensures a trained, motivated and professional staff capable of providing efficient and effective operations and exceptional service.
• Establishes performance expectations and monitors results.
• Coaches and counsels staff as necessary.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Communicate any new methods, ideas, staffing issues, etc. with Chef to advance quality, efficiency, survey results, revenues and labor/food cost budgets.
• Perform dietary client consultations whenever necessary.
• Check in deliveries for accuracy/quality and ensure they are put away properly.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of cooking experience in restaurant, banquet or catering business required.
• Minimum of 2 years working as lead production line cook preferred.
• Associate’s degree in culinary preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Professional communication skills, oral and written.
• Superior customer service skills/guest service focused.
• Excellent time management skills and multitasking ability.
• Ability to create and write menus.
• Strong working knowledge of each kitchen station.
• Progressive people management skills.
• Ability to cook independently and to a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of basic training techniques
• Awareness of local, state and federal health and sanitation laws
• Computer competency (MS Word and MS Excel, MS Outlook)

Compensation:
The base rate of pay for this position is $21.00 to $24.00 per hour. Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Paid Time Off (which increases after 1 year with Mountainside)
• Paid holidays including a Multicultural Holiday
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Free meals while working on the Canaan campus
• Monthly $75.00 wellness reimbursement. Our Wellness Reimbursement benefit is meant to encourage employees to engage in productive self-care to avoid burnout and compassion fatigue.

About Mountainside:
Mountainside Treatment Center is a dynamic, fast-paced and growing recovery facility that values innovation and an obsession with providing Best in Class service to our Clients. Founded in 1998, we are a leading behavioral healthcare provider dedicated to treating alcohol dependency and drug addiction. Accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF for its high standards of care, Mountainside seeks out passionate and talented individuals to join its staff. We believe that every employee, regardless of position, plays a vital role in our success.Here at Mountainside Treatment Center, we strongly prefer all employees to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (including regularly scheduled boosters) and the Flu as recommended by the CDC.
Mountainside is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities

• Assist in preparing daily prep lists and share/delegate responsibilities of cooking to ensure timely execution of each meal.
• Exhibit great organizational skills while providing professional management and direction to the kitchen.
• Lead by example and assist in cleaning projects when applicable.
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe company dress code
• Learn, follow and enforce company policies, kitchen procedures and sanitation guidelines.
• Assume duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Head Chef and/or Department manager.
• Comply fully with all Safety Polices and Procedures.
• Assist and share in other responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Head Chef and General Manager.
• Communicate interdepartmentally and address their needs with respect and dignity.
• Commitment to quality service and food and beverage knowledge.
• Manages and directs the activities of assigned staff; Ensures a trained, motivated and professional staff capable of providing efficient and effective operations and exceptional service.
• Establishes performance expectations and monitors results.
• Coaches and counsels staff as necessary.
• Assist in training new hires.
• Communicate any new methods, ideas, staffing issues, etc. with Chef to advance quality, efficiency, survey results, revenues and labor/food cost budgets.
• Perform dietary client consultations whenever necessary.
• Check in deliveries for accuracy/quality and ensure they are put away properly