Sous Chef

Discovery Mood & Anxiety ProgramDiscovery Mood and Anxiety Program is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field. DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with mental health and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH's Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.Position Summary:Report directly to the Executive Chef. Quickly amass an in depth familiarity in all kitchen/dining room operations. Assist the EC as needed managing, directing and developing staff in all daily aspects of kitchen and facility operations. Possess the knowledge of executing and maintaining all HACCP requirements along with Health and Safety requirements set by the County, State and Federal Health Codes for commercial kitchens.Essential Job Functions:Directly responsible for kitchen and dining room operations during scheduled open and closing shiftsOversee, manage and execute the day to day production of all food items including food production sheets, temperature log books, rotation of goods (FIFO), monitoring of production and serving times, staff scheduling and planningEnsure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal timesOversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removalOversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP proceduresManage all shift employees ensuring that all cleaning and sanitizing procedures are adhered toEnsure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotatedAll clients are served in a friendly, quick and courteous manner, using proper service techniques and portioning guidelines.Client/customer complaints and/or concerns are handled positively and efficiently. All concerns are immediately brought to the Executive Chef's attention.In conjunction with the Executive Chef, train kitchen employees in all facets of kitchen operations including, dish room, deep sink, serving meals, dining room service line, set up, breakdown, daily prepConduct frequent inspections of kitchen, dining room, dish room, storeroom, and coolers. Promptly act to correct deficiencies during inspectionsMaintain effective and constant communication with the Executive Chef and with kitchen staff.Knowledge, Education, & Experience:Culinary degree or in process of completion of a Culinary degree, preferred.The Chef must possess a thorough knowledge of Culinary skills and can cook well for a difficult population.The ability to flex recipes to meet the nutritional needs and taste preferences of the popEmployment Status: full time, 8 hr rotating shifts. Work Location: On Site - Irving, TX Compensation: Pay Range: $22-24/hr.Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.