Job Description

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.

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 communication with the Executive Chef and with kitchen staff. Be responsive to staff’s comments and concerns
• Maintain effective working and communication relationship with all staff and departments
• Ensure that all kitchen staff adhere to the highest standards of personal hygiene, grooming and personal appearance

Core Competencies:

• Must be able to cook a variety of foods in large quantities.
• Must be knowledgeable of food service safety practices and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of crisis management and therapeutic intervention
• Knowledge of addiction, co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, as well as 12-Step programs
• Effective written, oral, and computer skills, including presentations
• Organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a competent multidisciplinary team

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Culinary degree or in process of completion of a Culinary degree, preferred.
• The Chef must possess a thorough knowledge of Culinary skills and can cook well for a difficult population.
• The ability to flex recipes to meet the nutritional needs and taste preferences of the pop

Physical Demands:

The physical demands outlined here represent those that are typically required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

• Engages in sustained power grasping and pushing/pulling motions
• Exposure to dust, gas, odors, liquids, or fumes
• Intermittent lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, transporting object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder
• Hand/eye coordination: Performing work using both
• Working with hands: Seizing, holding, and grasping
• Able to lift by raising or lowering an object from one level to another
• The ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, which may involve running or moving rapidly.
• Frequent standing and walking for extended periods, often throughout the entire shift.
• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and hazardous materials, requiring adherence to safety and PPE protocols.

Arbitration Agreement:

As a condition of employment, all candidates must agree to and sign a pre-employment arbitration agreement. This agreement requires that any disputes arising out of or related to employment with Discovery Practice Management will be resolved through binding arbitration rather than through litigation in court.

Employment Status: Full Time
Work Location: Onsite Irving, TX
Compensation: Pay Range: $22 - $24 per hour

Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.