Culinary Wellness Manager/Chef

The Jamestown Salish Seasons Evaluation \& Treatment Facility is seeking a Culinary Wellness Manager/Chef to lead all food service operations within our 16\-bed residential treatment program. This is a unique, mission\-driven opportunity for someone passionate about food, nutrition, and the powerful role they play in healing and recovery. In a low\-volume, high\-impact setting, you’ll help shape a wellness\-focused kitchen where every meal supports recovery, dignity, and cultural respect. Excellent benefits are included, along with the chance to lead a program grounded in the philosophy that food is medicine and medicine is food. **Position Overview** This leader is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the facility’s dietary program, including daily preparation of three meals and two snacks for residents. The Culinary Wellness Manager/Chef develops menus, oversees meal planning, and ensures all dietary needs and restrictions are met while maintaining consistency, quality, and safety. The role supports a healing environment through fresh ingredients, balanced nutrition, and respectful dining practices aligned with the mission and values of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Jamestown HealthCARE. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead and oversee all kitchen and food service operations within the residential treatment facility * Develop and maintain a dietary program centered on nutrition, wellness, and recovery * Plan menus and ensure meals meet nutritional standards and individual dietary needs * Oversee preparation of three meals and two snacks daily with consistency and quality standards * Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations * Maintain proper food storage, handling, and kitchen cleanliness standards * Manage kitchen budget, food purchasing, and cost control * Coordinate vendor relationships and manage inventory * Supervise, train, schedule, and support kitchen staff * Participate in recruitment, onboarding, cross\-training, and performance management * Collaborate with clinical and program staff on resident dietary needs * Promote nutrition education and wellness\-focused eating practices * Foster a respectful, culturally responsive dining environment * Support overall kitchen operations and assist as needed **Schedule \& Hiring Timeline** * Full\-time, 40 hours per week * 4x10 schedule * Must be flexible to provide cook coverage as needed * Interviews begin June 2026 * Expected start date: early July 2026 **Requirements** * High school diploma or equivalent * Valid Food Handler’s Card or equivalent certification * 5\+ years of food service, culinary operations, or kitchen management experience * Prior supervisory or leadership experience required * Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations * Experience with inventory management, procurement, and cost control * Ability to manage food service in a residential, healthcare, or institutional setting * Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills * Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and culturally respectful practices * Professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work independently * Valid driver’s license with ability to travel locally and regionally **Preferred Qualifications** * Associate or bachelor’s degree in culinary arts, nutrition, hospitality management, or related field * Experience supporting nutrition\-focused meal programs in healthcare or residential settings * Registered Dietitian credential * Experience working with Tribal communities strongly preferred * American Indian/Alaska Native preferences apply