SOUS CHEF

 Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training 

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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

Ignite your culinary passion and leadership in a dynamic kitchen environment.

We are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role is responsible for supporting the overall success of our food program and managing daily culinary operations. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of creativity, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in food quality and presentation.

In this hands-on role, you will assist with planning, ordering, inventory management, and food preparation, while ensuring compliance with health regulations, client standards, and company expectations. You’ll also play a key role in training and leading the back-of-house team to deliver an outstanding dining experience.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of a variety of food items.
• Support menu planning and culinary development.
• Help launch new culinary initiatives in collaboration with the marketing and culinary teams.
• Maintain cost controls and manage expenditures effectively.
• Ensure adherence to sanitation, safety, and food quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

 

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, current culinary trends, safety/sanitation regulations, and cost control practices.
• Ability to create and manage production sheets and kitchen workflows.
• Effective leadership, training, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.

 

We’re looking for someone with a professional and approachable demeanor, as this role is customer-facing and integral to the guest experience. If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love leading a team, we’d love to hear from you!

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 Wa