SOUS CHEF
Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 12
Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.
Job Summary
As the Sous Chef, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful daily operations of the Culinary Department within a healthcare food service account. You will assist in supervising food preparation and cooking, contribute to the development of daily menu items, and oversee their presentation and garnishment. This position may include supervising hourly team members and collaborating closely with the Executive Chef to innovate new menu offerings and manage inventory and ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and entrepreneurial culinary professional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Executive Chef in managing food cost controls and overall account expenditures.
- Assist in menu planning and creation to ensure variety and quality.
- Lead the execution of catering events, ensuring excellence in presentation and service.
- Implement new culinary programs in partnership with the company’s marketing and culinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
- Progressive experience in culinary or kitchen management, based on education and training.
- Prior healthcare culinary experience is a plus.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with institutional and batch cooking methods.
- Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends, with an emphasis on quality, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet applications.
- Willingness to engage in client satisfaction initiatives.
- ServSafe certification is highly preferred.
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Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
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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 for paid time off benefits information.
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1478796
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Middletown
Nearest Secondary Market: Poughkeepsie
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