Food Service - Sous Chef (Part-time)

Discovery Mood & Anxiety

Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program is a national leader in behavioral healthcare and one of the fastest growing companies in the field.

DBH offers world-class treatment for those struggling with mental health and places a high priority on seeking employees who share our passion for improving the lives we serve.

Since 1997, Discovery Mood and Anxiety Programs, DBH's Mental Health Disorder Division, has helped thousands of patients discover their path to the full and rewarding lives they deserve with evidence-based and inclusive treatment options.

Position Summary:

Report directly to the Executive Chef.

Quickly amass an in depth familiarity in all kitchen/dining room operations.

Assist the EC as needed managing, directing and developing staff in all daily aspects of kitchen and facility operations.

Possess the knowledge of executing and maintaining all HACCP requirements along with Health and Safety requirements set by the County, State and Federal Health Codes for commercial kitchens.

Essential Job Functions:


* Reports directly to the Executive Chef


* Directly responsible for kitchen and dining room operations during scheduled open and closing shifts


* Managing the adherence of all site policies and procedures


* Oversee, manage and execute the day to day production of all food items including food production sheets, temperature log books, rotation of goods (FIFO), monitoring of production and serving times, staff scheduling and planning,


* Follow all food safety rules


* Follow all Physical Safety rules


* Ensure that all meals are correctly prepared and ready to be served at designated meal times


* Oversee and help with dishwashing and daily garbage removal


* Oversee and adhere to all kitchen, dining room and site HACCP procedures


* Manage all shift employees ensuring that all cleaning and sanitizing procedures are adhered to


* Ensure that receipt of all foods are stored properly and rotated


* All clients are served in a friendly, quick and courteous manner, using proper service techniques and portioning guidelines.

The Sous Chef shall be completely knowledgeable with the day's menu prior to beginning of meal service.

Each customer is greeted, served and thanked appropriately


* Client/customer complaints and/or concerns are handled positively and efficiently.

All concerns are immediately brought to the Executive Chef's attention.

In the event the Executive Chef is not on site, contact the Operations Director or the Operations/Clinical Supervisor on staff


* In conjunction with the Executive Chef, train kitchen employees in all facets of kitchen operations including, dish room, deep sink, serving meals, dining room service line, set up, breakdown, daily prep


* Conduct frequent inspections of kitchen, dining room, dish room, storeroom, and coolers.

Promptly act to correct deficiencies during inspections


* Maintain effective and constant com...