• Los Angeles, CA
  • $31–$33 Per Hour
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Evolve Treatment Centers is looking for a Temp Chef to join our dedicated team at two of our beautiful 6-bed adolescent residential treatment centers in Tarzana, CA. This is more than just a culinary role—it's a chance to make a real and meaningful difference in the lives of teens on their healing journeys.

About Evolve:

At Evolve, our name says it all—we are committed to growth and change, not just for our clients but for our team, too. We serve adolescents struggling with mental health, substance use, and behavioral issues in a safe, supportive, and structured environment.

About the Role:

As our Residential Chef, you will be responsible for:

  • Prepare, plate and serve nutritious, balanced meals (lunch, dinner and 2 snacks) for residents and staff daily

  • Creating weekly menus that support both physical and emotional wellness.

  • Maintaining a clean, organized kitchen that meets all health and safety standards.

  • Ordering supplies and managing inventory within budget.

  • Supporting the therapeutic environment through warm, consistent care.
Ideal Candidate:
  • Has experience working with teens or in behavioral health settings (preferred but not required).

  • Is passionate about food as a tool for healing and connection.

  • Demonstrates excellent time managementorganization, and communication skills.

  • Can remain calm under pressure, take initiative, and maintain professional boundaries at all times.

  • Is a team player who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
Requirements:
  • Experience as a chef or cook in a residential, school, or health care setting.

  • ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).

  • Ability to pass background check and TB/Drug/Physical test.

  • Reliable transportation and availability for a set weekly schedule.
Why Evolve?
  • Purpose-driven work with meaningful impact

  • Supportive, team-based culture

  • Ongoing training and development

  • Competitive compensation and benefits. Payrate: $31-33/hour
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 10 - 6:30 pm
Join Us!

If you’re ready to combine your passion for food with your desire to support adolescent mental health, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and help teens Evolve

For information on Evolve's privacy practices, see the Evolve California Personnel Privacy Notice located at https://evolvetreatment.com/personnel-privacy-notice/.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Salary$31–$33 Per Hour

Skills

  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Cook Dishesunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Menu Developmentunmatched
  • Order Suppliesunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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