Sous Chef

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 Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of. Work That Matters, People Who Care

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The Sous Chef is fully responsible for the food service operation at a Dexterra workforce accommodations facility. This role provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across all culinary functions, ensuring food safety, quality, consistency, and client satisfaction at scale.

The operation will initially serve approximately 500 people per day and is expected to grow rapidly to more than 4,000 meals served daily.

The Sous Chef is responsible for leading and developing a high‑performing culinary team capable of delivering consistent, high‑quality food service throughout this growth.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef participates in menu planning, procurement, food production, staffing, training, and compliance, while maintaining strict adherence to Dexterra food safety standards, contractual scope, and quality expectations.

YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE

• Responsible for leadership within all food service operations
• Preparing, presenting, designing, and serving high‑quality rotational menus at scale
• Leading the kitchen operation to safely and efficiently service 500+ guests daily, with rapid growth to 4,000+ guests per day
• Ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and contractual scope requirements
• Enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs, including FOODSAFE and HACCP
• Leading, training, developing, and mentoring the entire culinary team
• Supervising kitchen staff productivity, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures
• Managing labour, food, and chemical resources to ensure efficiency and cost control
• Overseeing ordering, inventory control, and bi‑weekly inventory counts
• Applying expertise in dietary requirements including allergies, vegan, vegetarian, and special diets
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism
• Serving clients and guests in a personable, professional, and service‑oriented manner
• Supporting the Executive Chef with culinary input related to planning, forecasting, and operational execution

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Culinary professional, with culinary education and/or Chef designation
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry
• Minimum 5 years of experience in progressive culinary leadership roles , including hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges
• Demonstrated experience operating large‑volume food service environments
• Strong knowledge of menu costing, recipe card implementation, and cost controls
• Advanced practical and theoretical knowledge across all kitchen areas:
  • Hot Kitchen
  • Cold Kitchen
  • Pastry / Bakery
  • Butchery
  • Banquets and mass‑service operations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and food service systems
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain culinary teams
• A leadership style that demonstrates ownership, accountability, strong communication, and professionalism

Additional Information

Dexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law