# Sous Chef (Part Time)

**Company:** [Release Recovery](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/d6bZXrxG3qGrvYErE64EAf.md)
**Location:** New York, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Part-time

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## Description

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

Inventory & Ordering

-   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  
    

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  
    

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