Sous Chef, TBHC

Join our team and help launch the first state psychiatric hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth, where innovative caregivers will make a lasting impact on behavioral health in Texas.

The Texas Behavioral Health Center is a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As DFW’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent 
   

• Experience
  5 years food service leadership 
   

Preferred

• Experience
  Culinary school or equivalent background and 
  Hospital/Healthcare experience 
   

JOB DUTIES

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as established by department specific procedures.
• Assists Ordering all foods, paper products, chemicals, and all other associated items in accordance with all menus, recipes, caterings, events and projects as required. Inventories all areas on weekly basis. Participates in Culinary Planning Meetings. Places repair orders and service requests.
• Leads team by example and enforces policies and procedures including attendance, food safety, physical safety, and culinary standards. Responsible for all food served in Catering, Retail and AYR. Directly supervises cooks, cooks' assistants and
  sanitation staff.
• Interacts positively and courteously with all customers (patients, visitors, vendors, and co-workers in other departments) through direct interaction, telephone conversations or written materials.
• Maintains overall sanitation including coolers, freezers, production areas and dry storage areas. Labels, dates, and rotates all products. Follows all HACCP procedures regarding food storage. Walks through all kitchen areas continually focusing on proper procedures and sanitation.
• Tracks sales of retail and AYR foods using Health Touch and PMIX Reports. Enters information into FMS. Completes and keeps track of all record keeping associated with HACCP including HACCP/Production Records, Roast Meat Charts, Sanitizer Logs, Thermometer Logs, Cooling Logs, Refrigerator and Freezer Logs, Dish Machine Logs, and completes 24 Point Audit monthly.
• Writes schedules for staff and tracks attendance on Kronos and the attendance book. Manages staff hours using Kronos as a tool.
• Consistently completes responsibilities and assignments in a timely manner; successfully meets goals established in previous performance appraisal.
• Maintain established department goal for Press Ganey of 95.
• Maintain a minimum score of 90 on Health Inspections.
• Maintain a minimum score of 90 on quarterly Gold Check.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.