SOUS CHEF
Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 11
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 a Sous Chef in a healthcare food service environment, you play a key role in supporting the overall success of the culinary program and daily kitchen operations. This position assists in all aspects of menu planning, food procurement, inventory management, and food production. You are responsible for ensuring all culinary practices align with patient‑centered care standards, facility policies, Health Department regulations, and company expectations for food quality, safety, freshness, and presentation.
The Sous Chef also supports and leads back‑of‑house team members, providing training, coaching, and daily direction to ensure safe, nutritious, and appealing meals are consistently prepared to meet the needs of patients, staff, and visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of meals for patients, staff, and visitors, following therapeutic diet guidelines and healthcare nutrition standards.
- Supports menu planning and development to meet healthcare dietary requirements and operational goals.
- Implements new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with the culinary and nutrition teams.
- Helps manage food and supply cost controls, ensuring budget compliance and minimizing waste.
- Maintains adherence to sanitation, infection control, and food safety regulations specific to healthcare settings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support kitchen operations and patient satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
- Experience in healthcare food service is highly preferred; related experience in restaurants, hospitality, corporate dining, education, or military settings is also valued.
- Strong knowledge of food production, healthcare dietary compliance, sanitation standards, safety practices, food cost management, and high‑volume operations.
- Ability to prepare and distribute production sheets and ensure accurate execution by staff.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, training, and team‑building skills.
- ServSafe or local Department of Health certification preferred.
- Proficiency with computers and MS Office (including Excel).
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
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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: 1510427
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia
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