SOUS CHEF

Salary: 67,000 - 72,000 / year based on experience

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


Pay Grade: 12

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

As the Sous Chef in a healthcare environment, you will play a key role in delivering safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals that support patient care and enhance the dining experience for residents, patients, staff, and visitors. You will assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Culinary Department, ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines, sanitation standards, and facility policies. This role includes hands-on food preparation, coaching culinary staff, and contributing to menu development that meets both clinical requirements and customer satisfaction goals. You will work closely with the Executive Chef/Chef to support operational excellence while maintaining a patient-first approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the Executive Chef in managing cost controls, purchasing, and inventory to meet budget expectations while maintaining quality standards.
• Assists in planning and creating menus that align with clinical nutrition needs, cultural preferences, and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Prepares, cooks, and oversees production of meals for patients, residents, and retail/café service, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and safe food handling.
• Produces and executes catering events for departmental meetings, leadership functions, and special events within the facility.
• Helps implement new culinary programs, wellness initiatives, and health-focused menu offerings in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams.
• Provides guidance and support to hourly associates, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Ensures HACCP, ServSafe, and healthcare sanitation practices are followed at all times.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience
• Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience; healthcare or institutional cooking experience strongly preferred
• Experience with high-volume or complex foodservice operations
• Catering or special event production experience is a plus
• Strong understanding of therapeutic diets, batch cooking, and food safety in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of current foodservice trends with an emphasis on nutrition, quality, presentation, cost control, and patient satisfaction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet-based systems
• Willingness to participate in patient and client satisfaction initiatives
• ServSafe certification highly desirable

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1486715

Morrison Healthcare


AMY S MILLER


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