REAL Food re-fined. Sous Chef

•Healthcare Culinary |

Location:

Dallas, TX 75225

Compensation:

$30 per hour|

Full-Time Schedule:

Rotating

•Lead Culinary Excellence in Senior Living & Healthcare Dining Thomas Cuisine is seeking an experienced Healthcare Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in a premier senior living community in Dallas, TX. In this role, you'll partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations serving residents across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and higher levels of care. We're looking for a culinary leader who understands both exceptional food and the unique operational, dietary, and regulatory requirements of healthcare dining. The ideal candidate has experience in senior living, healthcare, rehabilitation, hospital, or long-term care foodservice and can balance culinary excellence, therapeutic diets, food safety, and resident satisfaction. What You'll Do Assist in leading daily culinary operations across multiple levels of care. Prepare and supervise the production of high-quality meals in accordance with resident dietary requirements. Ensure compliance with healthcare dining standards, therapeutic diets, and food safety regulations. Maintain recipe consistency, portion control, and quality standards. Support menu execution for regular, modified, and texture-adjusted diets. Train, coach, and support cooks and kitchen team members. Partner with clinical and dietary teams to ensure resident needs are met. Manage inventory, ordering, product rotation, and waste control. Maintain sanitation and regulatory compliance at all times. Support resident satisfaction and hospitality initiatives throughout the community. What You Will Bring 2+ years of healthcare, hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or senior living culinary experience strongly preferred . 3+ years of experience in a professional, high-volume scratch kitchen required. Previous leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Lead Cook, or Kitchen Supervisor. Knowledge of therapeutic diets, dietary restrictions, and food safety regulations. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. Experience with inventory management, ordering, and food cost control. Scratch cooking experience preferred. ServSafe® Certification and Food Handler Certification required (or ability to obtain). Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays. Ability to pass a background check and drug screen. Why Join Thomas Cuisine $30.00 per hour Full-time position Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off Stable year-round employment Opportunity to lead and develop culinary team members Mission-driven organization focused on serving others through exceptional food and hospitality Work where the quality of food directly impacts resident well-being and quality of life

•Physical and Sensory Requirements This job involves regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and a kitchen environment with fumes, airborne particles, and moderate noise. Employees must have the physical stamina to stand for long periods, lift trays, and perform repetitive tasks. Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, extreme temperatures, and vibration may occur. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities. At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community. What We Offer! Life/Work Integration Paid Bereavement Leave Paid Parental Leave Paid Baby Bonding Leave Paid Elder Care Leave Paid Time Off (Accrued) Holiday Premium Pay Health & Wellness 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross) Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost) Voluntary HSA with Company Match Voluntary FSA Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support) Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.) Financial Wellness 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy Voluntary Short-Term Disability Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D Plus A supportive, collaborative work environment Opportunities for growth Who We Are Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community. Our commitment to you At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture. REAL Food | Genuine Service |

Enduring Relationships Pay:

$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

prior hospital, senior living, or healthcare: 2 years (Preferred) professional high-volume, scratch kitchen: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

ServSafe (Required) Food Handler Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Dallas, TX 75225 (Required)

Work Location:

In person