Senior Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen Ops

Dexterra; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra in Waco, Texas, is looking for a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team at a workforce accommodations facility. The Sous Chef will oversee food service for a growing operation that serves 500 to 4,000 meals daily, ensuring food safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of culinary leadership experience, a strong background in large-volume food service, and a commitment to developing their culinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in hospitality or food service.
• Experience in large-volume food service environments.
• Ability to operate without supervision and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the food service operation and culinary team.
• Ensure food safety and quality standards are met.
• Participate in menu planning and execution.

Skills

Culinary education or Chef designation

Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification

Leadership in culinary roles

Menu costing knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Culinary professional

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Food service systems

Job description

Dexterra in Waco, Texas, is looking for a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team at a workforce accommodations facility. The Sous Chef will oversee food service for a growing operation that serves 500 to 4,000 meals daily, ensuring food safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of culinary leadership experience, a strong background in large-volume food service, and a commitment to developing their culinary team.