SOUS CHEF

 

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.

 

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Job Summary

Job Summary:

SOUS CHEF – MORRISON HEALTHCARE

 

Bring your restaurant, hotel, resort, catering, or corporate dining experience to Morrison Healthcare. Healthcare experience is not required—we’re looking for strong culinary skills, hands-on leadership, and a passion for great food.

As Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop menus, prepare high-quality meals, and execute catering events. You’ll help build a team that takes pride in its work while maintaining food quality, safety, service, and cost standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic culinary professional who enjoys creating great food, developing people, and keeping a busy kitchen running smoothly. The ideal candidate is an employee-focused leader with a firm but fair management style who sets clear expectations and leads by example.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily food preparation, production, and service.

  • Assist with planning menus that deliver variety, flavor, and appealing presentation.

  • Train, coach, and supervise hourly culinary associates.

  • Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost controls, waste reduction, and account expenses.

  • Plan, produce, and execute catering events, from daily meetings to special functions.

  • Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with company marketing and culinary teams.

  • Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and consistent food safety and sanitation practices.

  • Build positive relationships with associates, guests, and the client.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent practical experience.

  • Progressive culinary experience with kitchen leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, corporate dining, colleges, or other high-volume foodservice operations.

  • Ability to coordinate production, manage multiple priorities, and maintain quality during busy service periods.

  • Catering, banquet, or large-scale food production experience is a plus.

  • Knowledge of food trends, presentation, sanitation, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.

  • Ability to motivate employees, provide clear direction, and support team development.

  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer-based ordering and operational systems.

  • Commitment to guest service and client satisfaction.

  • ServSafe certification highly desirable.

 

Bring your creativity, kitchen leadership, and commitment to quality to a team where your work makes a difference every day.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

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 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:  1577257

Morrison Healthcare 

MICHAEL GREMBA 

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