SOUS CHEF
Salary: 72,000 - 81,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 12
Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.
Job Summary
As the Sous Chef, you will play a key leadership role in the daily operation of the Culinary Department within a healthcare setting. You will support the Executive Chef in overseeing patient meal production, retail and catering services, staff supervision, and culinary quality. This position requires a hands-on culinary professional who understands the importance of nutrition, food safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service in a healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef with the overall management and daily operation of the Culinary Department.
- Provide day-to-day oversight of patient meal production, ensuring menu accuracy, recipe compliance, food quality, and timely service.
- Supervise and support culinary staff, ensuring proper batch cooking quantities, correct preparation techniques, and readiness for future production needs.
- Actively participate in hands-on food production, including cooking, plating, and garnishing.
- Assist with menu planning and development, incorporating healthcare nutrition standards and patient satisfaction goals.
- Execute and support catering functions for meetings, events, and special programs.
- Manage food and labor cost controls, inventory, ordering, and waste reduction.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements, including HACCP and ServSafe standards.
- Train and mentor cooks and hourly associates, promoting skill development, consistency, and accountability.
- Assist in rolling out new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with company culinary and marketing teams.
- Support client satisfaction initiatives and patient experience programs.
- Provide coverage for the Executive Chef as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience (Culinary degree preferred).
- 5+ years of culinary experience, with 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
- Healthcare, institutional, or high-volume food service experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with batch cooking and patient meal service in a regulated environment.
- Catering experience a plus.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food production, food cost controls, sanitation standards, and presentation.
- Strong understanding of ingredient functionality, recipe compliance, and dietary considerations.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email systems.
- Familiarity with financial concepts, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
- ServSafe certification highly desirable.
- Ability to work rotating weekends, holidays, and variable schedules.
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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1528140
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago
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