RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DALLAS, INC.

Sous Chef-Ronald McDonald House Dallas

Dallas, TX
Full Time
Student (High School)
Are you ready to join a mission-driven team that is making a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and families from around our state, country, and world here in North Texas? If you're passionate about serving others through food and hospitality, Ronald McDonald House Dallas is looking for an experienced and compassionate Chef who is ready to lead a dynamic meal service program while creating a welcoming environment for families facing medical crises. Every meal served provides more than nourishment, it offers comfort, hope, and a sense of home.
 What we do:
Ronald McDonald House Dallas provides a safe, supportive, and caring home-away-from-home for families whose children are receiving medical treatment away from home. We provide lodging, meals, family activities, and support services at no cost to families. Our House serves three meals every day, 365 days a year, through staff, volunteers, and community meal groups.
Sous Chef
The Sous Chef supports the Chef in all aspects of the food service program, including daily kitchen operations, meal preparation, food safety, volunteer engagement, inventory management, and supervision of kitchen staff. The Sous Chef serves as the kitchen leader in the Chef's absence while helping provide an exceptional experience for guest families.
What You’ll Do:
  • 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.

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.
What Makes You Successful:
  • Passion for serving children and families.
  • Positive, team-oriented attitude.
  • Dependable and adaptable.
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
  • Ability to lead by example.
  • Commitment to food quality, safety, and consistency.
  • Servant leadership.
  • Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Job Status:
Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Reports to: Chef

How to Apply: If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and salary requirement to Dr. Pitts at [email protected].  
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ronald McDonald House of Dallas is committed to diversity in principle and practice, both in the community at large and within the organization. Ronald McDonald House of Dallas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, pregnancy, citizenship, political beliefs, or service in the military.
 
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