Lead Cook

Are you ready to sprinkle some magic in the kitchen? As our Culinary Wizard (Lead Cook) at Newport Healthcare, you'll be the mastermind behind creating and presenting scrumptious meals and snacks that delight our clients, families, and guests. With your culinary flair and a dash of fun, you'll help foster a warm and inviting dining atmosphere while ensuring we meet our high standards of culinary excellence!

Key Responsibilities:

Kitchen Opening Act: Kick off the day by opening the kitchen and setting the stage for a fantastic culinary performance. At the end of the day, you'll close it down, ensuring everything is in tip-top shape for the next show!

Team Cheerleader: Communicate with the Chef about any performance or disciplinary issues, keeping the team motivated and focused on the fun of cooking together.

Task Juggler: Assign tasks during shifts like a pro, ensuring everyone knows their role in our culinary adventure and that the kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.

Meal Magician: Prepare and present delightful breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks daily. Your creations will be healthful, nutritious, and organic-because we believe that great food can be good for you too!

Cleanliness Crusader: Keep our kitchen sparkling clean! You'll ensure everything from the fridges to the floors is spotless after each meal prep. A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen!

Health & Safety Superhero: Make sure our kitchen adheres to state health and hygiene requirements and Newport Healthcare standards, ensuring a safe and enjoyable dining experience for everyone.

Culinary Collaborator: Join in on baking or cooking groups as directed, sharing your culinary skills and learning new tricks to enhance our delicious offerings!

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One and a half (1.5) to three (3) years' experience in various kitchen settings preferred.

Compensation for this role ranges from $23.88-$30.39 per hour depending on education and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Join Us:

If you bring a passion for delivering exceptional care and a proven ability to support therapeutic programs, we invite you to apply for the Care Coordinator position at Newport Healthcare. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with clients and a dedicated team, fostering innovation in our care practices while addressing the unique needs of our clients and the communities we serve. Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly, Gina Perez, either via email at gina.perez@newporthealthcare.com or by phone at 949-778-4308. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? At Newport Healthcare, you'll discover a fulfilling career path and be part of a collaborative team that's changing lives for the better.

Our network of treatment programs includes residential and outpatient locations nationwide, as well as inpatient hospitalization and clinic services through our PrairieCare division in Minnesota. Every employee at Newport makes an impact in our clients' healing journeys.

If you're looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!