Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.
Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. In conjunction with clinical care, Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research is transforming the community mental health landscape of North Texas through workforce development focused on innovative partnerships and exceptional trauma-informed training.
The Metrocare Café serves grab and go breakfast and lunch items for the staff and clients while providing training opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. As the Executive Chef, you are responsible for all culinary and operational aspects of the Café. The Executive Chef must be hands-on; developing flavorful menus, cooking, training interns, ensuring excellent customer experience and kitchen safety and everything else needed to run the café successfully.
HOURS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
The Metrocare Cafe is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Monday to Friday. General hours of responsibility are Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. (Must have the ability to work flexible hours when needed to support events outside of general hours.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.
- Responsible for culinary leadership of the Metrocare Café by developing and executing high-quality menus and costing out all items on menus.
- Setup/Maintenance of standardized recipes into electronic format for all recipes used.
- Oversee all aspects of back-of-house operations, including food preparation, cooking, packaging and catering.
- Maintain clean, organized, and efficient environment that meets all food and sanitation standards.
- Maintains kitchen sanitation; clean and maintain equipment and areas used in food preparation.
- Leads and implements specific procedures and programs for safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, reporting and/or correcting unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
- Manage inventory and ordering of food and supplies.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of all staff including front and back of house personnel.
- Provide direct supervision of staff to include mentorship, training, and performance improvement planning.
- Implement comprehensive training programs for interns with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
- Provide hands-on training in culinary techniques, knife skills, and food preparation methods.
- Mentor interns on food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
- Evaluate intern performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for interns
- Support job coaches and interns as needed to ensure successful training during rotations.
- Prepare for special events and catering functions as needed.
- Stay up-to-date on current culinary trends and techniques.
- Accountable for a business unit's financial performance, including revenue generation, cost management, and profitability.
- Maintain accurate records of food preparation and inventory
- Completes and maintains payroll and program documentation accurately and within designated time frames
- Ensures compliance with all Metrocare and contractual policies and procedures.
- Conducts regularly scheduled supervision, team staffing, and unit staff meetings.
- Always wears Metrocare employee badge while on duty.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES:
The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
- Strong coaching and employee development skills.
- A passion for culinary arts and a commitment to excellence.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.
- Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills including empathy, responsibility, self-control, and good judgment
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
- Meets deadlines and performance expectations; promptly informs his/her supervisor of issues that may interfere with doing so.
- Follows written and verbal instructions, seeking timely clarification when needed.
- Demonstrated experience in utilizing organizational, documentation and time management skills.
- Acceptance of individual differences. Supports multiculturalism by treating all people with dignity and respect and not engaging in discriminatory behavior.
- Demonstrate competency in financial and budgetary issues
- Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.
- Displays a positive attitude that promotes harmony and teamwork and demonstrates a high level of customer service and professionalism.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Required: Associate’s degree in culinary arts and 16 years of experience as a chef manager or food service management experience or;
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts and 12 years of experience as a chef manager or food service management experience
- Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
- Preferred: Experience (paid or volunteer) working with individuals with developmental disabilities
DRIVING REQUIRED: No
TRAVEL:
- In county travel may be required: occasionally
- No Overnight travel required: N/A
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Basic math skills required.
- Ability to work with reports and numbers.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
- Ability to deal with situations that can vary from day to day.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary for the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
- Experience with Point-of-Sale software preferred.
- Ability to utilize the Internet for resources.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain a Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
- Liability insurance is required if an employee will operate a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center’s liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
- Required: Current ServSafe Manager certification
Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training and an outstanding benefits package:
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting, the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serves while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.
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