Established in 1968, Gilead has over 50 years of experience providing the highest quality services that support each person’s recovery from mental health or substance use challenges in their lives. Gilead empowers personal growth, independence and recovery through improved mental health, physical well-being, and community integration. Gilead’s supportive and collaborative services are marked by excellence, compassion, innovation, and integrity.
About the position:
Gilead is looking for a experienced Chef to lead the kitchen at one of our residential facitlities. The Chef typically works Sunday - Thursday 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Full Time/Benefited Eligible position). The Chef is responsible for the preparation of all food provided, including general kitchen and dining hall oversight, budgeting and ordering, preparation and directing food preparation.
This position is a key leader in establishing a holistic, recovery-oriented, safe dining experience clients to begin to heal from drug use and co-occurring mental health challenges.
This is a non-union position, the targeted salary range is $51,500 – $62,500 annually.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is every person’s right to be treated with dignity, and cared for with compassion.
Since 1968, Gilead Community Services has helped transform thousands of lives by providing high-quality services such as housing, clinical support, and skills teaching to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use conditions. Gilead’s story begins at Wesleyan University, where three students envisioned a community alternative to hospitalization. The original Gilead House, rented from Wesleyan for $1 a year, housed 15 individuals. Today, Gilead has programs in 8 Connecticut towns and serves over 2,000 individuals throughout the state.
Just like our clients, our employees are members of the Gilead’s family. For our staff, working at Gilead is not just a job – it’s a passion. Our services are marked with excellence and compassion because of the value that we place on each life that we touch including clients, families, and employees.
Gilead’s employees enjoy a range of benefits, from employee-sponsored health insurance to career growth and professional development opportunities. Employment at Gilead is an opportunity to engage in rewarding work with collaborative and supportive coworkers. A position at one of Gilead’s outpatient programs or residential homes opens doors for careers in healthcare, social work, assistive services, and program administration.
