SOUS CHEF
Salary: 62,400 - 68,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 10
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 within healthcare food service, you will play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Culinary Department, ensuring high-quality, safe, and patient-focused meal service. This role requires collaboration with clinical and hospitality teams to deliver nutritious, appealing meals that meet dietary guidelines and regulatory standards.
You will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing food production, supervising culinary staff, and maintaining excellence in food quality, safety, and service. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and detail-oriented culinary professional passionate about healthcare dining.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the daily coordination, preparation, and production of meals for patients, retail areas, and catering services
- Assist in menu planning to meet patient dietary requirements, clinical guidelines, and customer preferences
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new culinary programs in collaboration with leadership and clinical teams
- Help manage food and labor costs while maintaining quality and efficiency
- Participate in ordering, inventory control, and production planning using standardized recipes and production sheets
- Supervise, train, and motivate culinary team members to ensure consistent performance and adherence to standards
- Ensure proper food presentation, portion control, and timely service
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
- Experience in healthcare, senior living, or other regulated food service environments preferred (additional backgrounds in restaurants, hotels, or corporate dining also considered)
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, food safety, sanitation, and nutrition principles
- Understanding of food cost control, batch cooking, and high-volume production
- Ability to create and manage production sheets and workflow schedules
- Proven leadership, training, and team development skills
- ServSafe Certification or Department of Health certification preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred
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: 1536311
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Albany
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