Dexterra

hospitality

ExperiencedLineCook/ChefdePartie

Waco, Texas, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Experienced Line Cook/Chef de Partie at Dexterra. Skills: leading assigned kitchen sections, preparing, presenting, and serving high-quality menu items, supporting kitchen operation, ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and contractual scope requirements, enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs, including HACCP, providing on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and guidance to Line Cooks and kitchen helpers, supervising staff productivity, performance, and adherence to p”

What You'll Achieve.

delivery of high-quality food service; food quality; food safety; consistency; execution at scale; staff productivity; performance; adherence to policies and procedures; waste reduction; high standards of cleanliness, organization, and professionalism

Industry & Context.

hospitality

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Formal culinary training and/or a Chef designation, Advanced Food Safety or HACCP certification required, Minimum 3–5 years of experience in the hospitality or food service industry, Minimum 3 years of experience in progressive culinary roles, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, or workforce lodges, Demonstrated experience working in high-volume food service environments, working knowledge of menu execution, recipe adherence, and portion control, Practical experience across multiple kitchen areas: Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Mass-service operations, Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and food service systems, Proven ability to lead by example, support team development, and maintain performance standards, A professional work style demonstrating accountability, communication, and attention to detail

Nice to Have

Pastry / Bakery (asset), Butchery (asset)

What You'll Do.

Leading assigned kitchen sections (hot line

and serving high‑quality menu items in accordance with approved recipes

Supporting the kitchen operation to safely and efficiently service 500+ guests daily

Ensuring strict adherence to food safety

and contractual scope requirements

Enforcing compliance with Dexterra Food Safety programs

Providing on‑the‑floor leadership

and guidance to Line Cooks and kitchen helpers

Supervising staff productivity

and adherence to policies and procedures during assigned shifts

Assisting with food preparation planning

Supporting inventory rotation

and bi‑weekly inventory counts

Applying knowledge of dietary requirements

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness

and professionalism in assigned work areas

Supporting the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with operational execution and daily production needs

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Providing on-the-floor leadership, coaching, and guidance to Line Cooks and kitchen helpers; Supervising staff productivity, performance, and adherence to policies and procedures during assigned shifts; Supporting the Sous Chef and Executive Chef with operational execution and daily production needs

Communication Scope

communication

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