Chef | Behavioral Health | Bellevue, WA

Hotel California by the Sea (HCBTS) is a dual-diagnosis drug and alcohol treatment center located in Bellevue, WA with other facilities located in Newport Beach, CA and Cincinnati, OH. We are committed to treating our clients with the dignity, compassion, and respect they deserve while they’re in treatment. Our goal is to best equip our clients with the knowledge, skills, support, and emotional and personal growth necessary for them to achieve long-term recovery.

The Chef will be responsible for the preparation of 2-3 meals per day for up to 40 clients on a day to day basis, as well as the storage, disposal of food, maintaining kitchen and storage area sanitation and safety standards. The Chef is responsible for providing lunches/dinners in house Monday through Friday and weekend lunches/dinners must be preprepared. They will be responsible to ensure compliance with Company, State, Federal and TJC policies. 

Essential Job Duties and Functions:

• Create and implement a variety of healthy weekly meal plans for assigned clients


• Prepare meals within culinary guidelines to ensure proper preparation is met 


• Store, label and dispose of food in accordance with state, federal and Joint Commission regulations


• Complete daily/weekly grocery purchases within allocated budget


• Maintain all records of purchases and inventory


• Check the quality and quantity of food in storage


• Maintain a professional but supportive relationship with clients 


• Know/comply with house rules and guidelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent 


• Minimum of 1 year of related experience (Chef or Cook)


• Familiarity with general principles of 12 step recovery  (Preferred)

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current Adult CPR/First Aid Certification


• Current PPD (TB skin test)


• Food Handlers Card

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected category. 

Throughout our interview process, if you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.