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SOUS CHEF

Compass Group

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026

💰 $90,000/yr($75,000/yr – $90,000/yr)

About the role

Salary: 75,000 - 90,000 / 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 Chef, you will support patient‑centered and retail culinary operations by providing frontline culinary leadership and resources within a healthcare setting. You will help ensure patient, visitor, and staff satisfaction through high‑quality food production, strong operational support, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. This role may include assisting with staff scheduling, training, and hiring as needed.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to support menu development, recipe execution, purchasing, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, hands‑on culinary professional with a passion for healthcare dining.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide frontline culinary leadership and operational support across assigned areas
Assist with food cost controls, menu planning, purchasing, and quality assurance to ensure compliance with established standards
Support the planning and preparation of regular, modified, and therapeutic menus as applicable
Produce and execute catering events for hospital meetings and special functions
Support the rollout of new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with marketing and culinary leadership
Assist with monitoring and controlling expenses to meet operational and financial goals
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall foodservice operation

Preferred Qualifications

1–3 years of culinary management experience
Experience in healthcare foodservice, restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, or related foodservice operations
Hands‑on chef experience required
Catering experience preferred
Experience with high‑volume batch cooking and complex foodservice operations strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of food production, menu execution, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation standards
ServSafe Certification preferred
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred

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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 S