WALDEN - COACHING KITCHEN COORDINATOR

We save lives while providing the opportunity for people to realize their healthy selves.:

Coaching Kitchen Coordinator

Walden Behavioral Care

Dedham, MA

 

Walden Behavioral Care is one of the only rapidly-growing, leading national specialty healthcare systems dedicated to serving all genders and offering the full continuum of care for people with all types of eating disorders. We currently have 14-locations on the East Coast in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Georgia. Over the past 15 years, utilizing our state-of-the art evidence based, personalized approach to care, we have helped over 20,000 people on their road to recovery.  Headquartered in Massachusetts we have over 450 employees who are dedicated to helping people with eating disorders get the help they need and deserve. Learn more at www.waldenbehavioralcare.com or www.waldeneatingdisorders.com .

The Coaching Kitchen Coordinator provides experiential culinary opportunities consistent with the nutrition philosophy, values, and vision of Walden Behavioral Care (WBC). This position is responsible for overseeing and leading hands-on culinary experiences, leading menu planning groups and assisting the nutrition team in menu entry. This position reports to the Director of Clinical Nutrition.

 

Hours/Shift:

32 hours/week, must have flexibility for occasional evening/weekend pending program needs

Total Rewards::

Discover a rewarding career with us and enjoy an array of comprehensive benefits! We prioritize your success and well-being, providing:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (Benefits At a Glance)
• Retirement
• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• And many more!

At Walden we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where we celebrate our employees, our patients and the communities we work with. In recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions only you can bring in terms of your education, culture, opinions, experience and background. Join us and find out how you can make a difference today.

Responsibilities Include::

Coaching Kitchen

• Collaborates with Lead Residential Registered Dietitian to plan and develop Coaching Kitchen menus for the adult residential program, consistent with WBC’s nutrition philosophy.
• Coordinates and leads weekly Coaching Kitchen groups for the adult residential program, focusing on principles such as basic food preparation and cooking skills, variety of ingredient use and recipes, curiosity and flexibility when approaching food preparation, increasing eating competency skill sets.
• Coordinate with the Food and Nutrition Services Director to obtain ingredients, supplies, and special-order items as indicated.
• Assists Food and Nutrition Services Director with maintenance and implementation of food safety practices in the Coaching Kitchen (proper PPE, checking temps, FIFO, sanitizing, etc.).
• Seeks out ways to expand frequency of Coaching Kitchen to reach a larger volume of clients and or adapt Coaching Kitchen activities to meet needs of the milieu (i.e. cultural awareness, food allergens, etc.).
• Active involvement in the Garden Committee includes planning for and selecting of produce to be grown for use in the Coaching Kitchen Recipes
• Instructing clients on harvesting fresh produce for use in recipes.

Clinical

• Facilitates 1-2 nutrition groups per week and completes appropriate electronic medical record documentation.
• Leads post Coaching Kitchen meal processing.
• Group meal coaching.

Administrative

• Entering patient menus into Food Service Software, screening for adherence to program guidelines, nutrition philosophy, and individualized meal plan prescription.
• Maintaining Coaching Kitchen Curriculum and schedule, standardizing recipe formats, refreshing recipes as indicated.
• Other projects as needed per Lead Residential Registered Dietitian or Director of Clinical Nutrition.

Qualifications::

• Bachelor’s Degree Required in nutritional sciences, nutrition education, culinary arts or related field.
• Experience including but not limited to leading culinary groups/classes, menu development, managing food allergies, preferred.
• Experience working in the eating disorder field, preferred.
• Ability to bend and lift 25 pounds.
• CPR certification, required.
• ServSafe Certification, preferred.
• Allergy Awareness Certification, preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently.
• Ability to multitask and function well in a fast paced mental health environment.

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