Sous Chef

We?re looking for a reliable, creative, and empathetic Chef to join our team part-time and oversee meal preparation at our NYC location. This isn?t just a kitchen job - it?s a chance to nourish people in recovery, provide comfort through food, and be a consistent presence in their healing journey. You?ll work closely with the residential staff to plan and prepare delicious, balanced meals for our clients, ensuring they are well-fed and well-cared for in our residential settings. Job Responsibilities Meal Planning & Preparation

• Create and cook nutritious, tasty meals that meet client dietary needs and preferences
• Maintain a weekly meal schedule and coordinate the timing of meals
• Prepare lunch and dinner daily, occasionally supporting breakfast or weekend planning

• Manage grocery orders, kitchen inventory, and supplies
• Coordinate with vendors and delivery services to maintain stock Monitor food freshness and ensure proper food safety practices </li></ul> Kitchen Management
  • Keep kitchens clean, organized, and compliant with health and safety standards
  • Occasionally support clients in learning basic cooking or kitchen skills as part of their recovery experience
  • Collaborate with house staff to ensure kitchen environments are welcoming and inclusive </li></ul> Team Collaboration
    • Work closely with program director, operations, and support staff to align food service with program needs
    • Adapt meals and schedules as needed for house events, client preferences, or seasonal availability
    Requirements Who You Are
    • A confident, experienced cook or chef with a deep love of nourishing others through food
    • Organized, dependable, and able to manage your time independently
    • Emotionally intelligent and comfortable working in environments that prioritize mental health and healing
    Benefits

    Why Join Us?

    Joining our team means being part of something truly revolutionary. We?re on a mission to flip the script on how the world views and treats Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness. At Release, recovery isn?t about what you give up - it?s all about what you gain.

    When you join Release Recovery, you?ll be:

    • Working alongside a passionate, mission-driven team
    • Making a direct impact on individuals on their path to recovery
    • Enjoying a stable and steady full-time schedule with no late nights?
    • Eligible for competitive pay ($30 per hour)
    • Helping create an environment where wellness, dignity, and community come first