Compassionate Sous Chef - Lead Family-Focused Kitchen

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS, INC.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ronald McDonald House Dallas is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, prepare nutritious meals for guest families, and ensure a welcoming, home-like experience. You will supervise kitchen volunteers and coordinators, manage inventory, and collaborate with the Chef to support a mission-driven meal program.

A minimum of 3 years progressive culinary experience and supervisory skills are required. Knowledge of HACCP, health regulations, and food safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Culinary degree, certificate, or formal culinary training preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive culinary experience.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Experience in a commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, or nonprofit kitchen.
• Current Texas Food Manager Certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and health department regulations.
• Experience with food preparation, inventory management, ordering, and kitchen organization.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn kitchen inventory and scheduling software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef in leading daily commercial kitchen operations.
• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for guest families.
• Help develop healthy, cost-effective menus and recipes.
• Supervise Food Service Coordinators and Kitchen Volunteers in the Chef's absence.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, purchasing, and kitchen organization.
• Coordinate and support volunteer meal groups and community partners.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and assist with preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with the Chef and other departments to enhance the family experience.
• Step into the Chef's leadership role as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Inventory management

Kitchen organization

Health department regulations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary degree/certificate/training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ronald McDonald House Dallas is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, prepare nutritious meals for guest families, and ensure a welcoming, home-like experience. You will supervise kitchen volunteers and coordinators, manage inventory, and collaborate with the Chef to support a mission-driven meal program.

A minimum of 3 years progressive culinary experience and supervisory skills are required. Knowledge of HACCP, health regulations, and food safety is essential.