Sous Chef, TBHC

Denton, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $49,500.00 - $66,800.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

PPO medical plan

Preventive healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

retirement programs

Paid parental leave

wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

public service loan forgiveness

Job Description

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a groundbreaking, state-funded psychiatric hospital located in Dallas-Fort Worth's Southwestern Medical District. Owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center, this newly completed facility represents a significant advancement in behavioral health care across Texas. Spanning an impressive 505,000 square feet, the hospital houses 292 beds designed to serve both adult patients and children and adolescents, with 200 beds dedicated to adults and 92 to younger patients. As the first state-funded behavioral health hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the center is equipped to deliver top-tier, patient-centered care within a modern, healing environment.

The hospital prioritizes comprehensive behavioral health treatment, featuring private patient rooms that maximize privacy and comfort. Its architecture promotes wellness with abundant access to natural light and thoughtfully designed spaces that encourage recovery and emotional healing. Beyond patient care, the center serves as a crucial training ground for all behavioral health disciplines, fostering academic and professional growth.

Staff members at the Texas Behavioral Health Center become part of UT Southwestern Medical Center, a world-class academic medical institution renowned for its commitment to innovative, patient-focused care. The team works collaboratively across disciplines, ensuring integration of best practices and progressive treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes. The center’s mission also emphasizes preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities, which underscores the rehabilitative focus of the hospital.

This opportunity is ideal for dedicated professionals who want to contribute to transforming mental health services in North Texas. Employees benefit not only from competitive pay and a mission-driven workplace culture but also from a comprehensive benefits package designed to support overall wellbeing. The center fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where innovative caregiving meets academic excellence, offering staff a chance to make a lasting impact on the behavioral health landscape of Texas. Joining the Texas Behavioral Health Center means participating in a pioneering effort to improve mental health care accessibility and quality for diverse patient populations.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of five years food service leadership experience
Ability to lead and manage culinary staff
Experience with inventory and ordering processes
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to maintain accurate records and reports
Strong organizational and time management skills
Commitment to maintaining high quality standards and compliance

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of food service leadership experience
Culinary school or equivalent background preferred
Experience in hospital or healthcare food service preferred
Strong leadership and team management skills
Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP procedures
Ability to supervise a diverse team
Effective communication skills

Job Duties

Complete and maintain all job performance requirements and standards as established by department-specific procedures
Assist in ordering all foods, paper products, chemicals, and other associated items in accordance with menus, recipes, caterings, events, and projects as required
Inventory all areas weekly and participate in culinary planning meetings
Place repair orders and service requests when necessary
Lead team by example and enforce policies and procedures including attendance, food safety, physical safety, and culinary standards
Be responsible for all food served in catering, retail, and patient areas
Directly supervise cooks, cooks' assistants, and sanitation staff
Interact positively and courteously with all customers including patients, visitors, vendors, and co-workers
Maintain overall sanitation including coolers, freezers, production areas, and dry storage areas
Label, date, and rotate all products and follow HACCP procedures regarding food storage
Monitor sales of retail and patient-area foods using Health Touch and PMIX reports and enter information into FMS
Complete and keep track of all record keeping associated with HACCP including HACCP/production records, roast meat charts, sanitizer logs, thermometer logs, cooling logs, refrigerator and freezer logs, dish machine logs, and complete monthly 24-point audit
Write staff schedules and track attendance on Kronos and the attendance book
Manage staff hours using Kronos as a tool
Complete responsibilities and assignments timely and meet goals established in performance appraisals
Maintain department goal for Press Ganey score of 95
Maintain minimum score of 90 on health inspections and quarterly Gold Check audits