About Cafe Momentum
Café Momentum is a nonprofit restaurant and professional training facility in the heart of Dallas, Texas. The program offers a 12-month paid post-release internship for young men and women coming out of juvenile detention. These Interns rotate through all aspects of the restaurant while focusing on the development of social and life skills with a comprehensive case management team. Our team works to transform young lives by equipping our community’s most at-risk youth with life skills, education and employment opportunities to help them reach their full potential.
Position Summary
The Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Chef de Cuisine in the daily operations of a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen environment. This position combines culinary excellence with mentorship and training, working hands-on with youth interns to develop both their culinary skills and life capabilities. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, thrives in a team setting, and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of justice-involved youth.
A vital aspect of this role is mentorship. You will be expected to guide and develop Cafe Momentum interns, fostering their growth through hands-on training and internal certifications. Our interns are the reason we are at Cafe Momentum. Understanding their needs and adapting our approach for each intern is a unique part of our restaurant.
Specific Duties
Assist the Chef de Cuisine in planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities.
Ensure the kitchen maintains high standards of cleanliness, organization, and safety
Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals.
Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed with approval from the Chef de Cuisine
Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises interns assigned to their station; intern supervision includes, but is not limited to, training on station-specific skills, monitoring behavior and attendance, reporting both positive and negative outcomes to the intern’s case manager and members of the Program Team
Completes internal certifications for their station and supervises the other station's completion of the internal certifications for the interns
Oversees the use of standardized recipes in training the interns in the back-of-house
Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including supervisory responsibilities.
Proven leadership and mentoring abilities; experience working with youth or in a nonprofit setting is a plus.
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
Ability to remain calm and focused in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
