Kitchen Coordinator and Recovery Mentor

Description

Description: Lightway Recovery is seeking a Kitchen Coordinator and Recovery Mentor
who enjoys diverse responsibilities and who has the ability to work closely with residents,
and teammates, remaining hopeful and steadfast. This position is focused on serving as
manager of the kitchen activities in addition to mentoring the residents. Our residents are
with us for an intensive phase of 6 months and a transitional phase of 6 months. Recovery
Mentors are critical to the smooth operations of Lightway Recovery. Their experience,
strength and hope makes all the difference to women and their families who have been
impacted by addiction.

Major areas of responsibility include: The Kitchen Coordinator and Recovery Mentor
manages the menu, food procurement, meals and snacks for residents and assists with daily kitchen program operations, assists in keeping residents on schedule, serving
as an example and mentor, attending meetings with residents, assisting with the
transport of residents, monitoring drug screens, training kitchen assistants, observing
and giving feedback on progress. 

Requirement

Qualifications:

● At least one years of recovery from addiction or family recovery
● A passion for serving individuals and families impacted by addiction
● Supervision of a restaurant kitchen or meal planning and preparation for
a family preferred
● Safe Serve Certificate preferred, but will train if needed
● Valid Driver's License with good driving record as ascertained by DMV
report
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare
weekly menu, procure food for menu, be creative working and a good steward
working within what is available for use
● Ability to communicate with residents, family members and coworkers in a
positive way
● Desire to be part of a team of innovators who are always working to improve
the services we offer and to support each other in an evolving environment
● Willingness and Commitment to live by the Lightway code of ethics and Core
Values
● Willingness to learn and grow through continuing education and training
● Lightway Recovery is a Drug Free Workplace and all staff are subject to drug
screening