Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Food Quality & Team Performance

ISS; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Leave program

Job summary

ISS (Guckenheimer) is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Midlothian, TX to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food and compliance with HACCP and Health Department standards. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with the executive chef, managing inventory, and upholding safety policies in a fast-paced food service environment.

Responsibilities include menu execution, labor budgeting, training, compliance with client guidelines, and delivering exceptional customer

Qualifications

• HACCP guidelines knowledge and practical application.
• Experience ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to supervise and train kitchen staff.
• Strong customer service and client interaction skills.
• Experience monitoring inventory and labor against budgets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest quality of service per ISS/Guckenheimer standards.
• Follow federal, state and local food safety regulations in daily operations.
• Assist Executive Chef with administrative duties such as attendance and HR timelines.
• Maintain HACCP logs and ensure proper food handling.
• Prepare RTE menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment; follow safety procedures.
• Manage monthly inventory and communicate supply needs to management.
• Report safety concerns and accidents promptly.
• Attend daily meetings and support the team as needed.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Staff supervision

Customer service

Inventory management

Job description

ISS (Guckenheimer) is seeking a Senior Sous Chef in Midlothian, TX to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure high-quality food and compliance with HACCP and Health Department standards. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with the executive chef, managing inventory, and upholding safety policies in a fast-paced food service environment.

Responsibilities include menu execution, labor budgeting, training, compliance with client guidelines, and delivering exceptional customer