SOUS CHEF
Salary: 63,000 - 70,000 / 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 support the successful day‑to‑day culinary operations of a healthcare facility. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will assist with food production, supervision of kitchen staff, menu execution, and operational support to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑centered meals. This role plays a key part in maintaining food quality, safety, and service excellence in a regulated healthcare environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, hands‑on culinary professional who thrives in a fast‑paced institutional setting and is committed to quality and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef with managing food and labor cost controls while maintaining quality and service standards
- Assist with menu planning and execution, including regular, modified, and therapeutic menus as applicable
- Supervise and assist with food preparation and production, ensuring recipes, portioning, and presentation standards are met
- Produce and execute catering events for hospital meetings and special functions
- Assist with the rollout of new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with corporate marketing and culinary teams
- Help oversee kitchen operations, including sanitation, food safety, and compliance with regulatory and internal standards
- Support training, coaching, and supervision of hourly culinary associates as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or equivalent culinary experience
- Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, commensurate with education and training
- Catering experience preferred
- Experience in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations highly desirable
- Institutional and batch‑cooking experience strongly preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of food production, menu execution, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet‑based tools
- Willingness to participate in patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives
- ServSafe Certification highly desirable
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
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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: 1532646
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Middletown
Nearest Secondary Market: Poughkeepsie
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