SYSTEM SUPPORT SOUS CHEF - NY / CT

Morrison Healthcare **Salary:** **80,000 - 85,000 / year based on experience** **Other Forms of Compensation:** Flexible Paid Time off, Travel Reimbursement, Benefits, 401K, Training **Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]]** **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** The **System Support Sous Chef** serves as a regional culinary leader supporting healthcare dining operations across multiple locations throughout New York and Connecticut. This role partners closely with Executive Chefs and site leadership teams to elevate culinary execution, strengthen team capabilities, and support system-wide culinary initiatives, including the **Made for More** program. The ideal candidate brings a strong restaurant culinary foundation, a passion for developing people, and the operational aptitude to support diverse foodservice environments. This position travels regularly between accounts to provide hands-on culinary leadership, coaching, training, operational support, and execution of culinary programs that enhance food quality, guest satisfaction, and team performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging culinary leader seeking to expand their impact across multiple operations while growing within a dynamic healthcare dining organization. **Key Responsibilities** + Travel between assigned healthcare accounts to provide culinary leadership and operational support. + Partner with Executive Chefs to enhance culinary execution, food quality, presentation, and consistency. + Coach, mentor, and develop culinary team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. + Support staffing needs, operational challenges, and high-volume service periods across multiple locations. + Assist with menu development, recipe execution, catering, special events, and culinary innovation. + Champion the implementation of Made for More and other company culinary initiatives. + Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory standards. + Monitor food cost management, inventory practices, and overall operational effectiveness. + Build strong relationships with site leadership and support efforts to enhance patient and client satisfaction. **Preferred Qualifications** + Progressive culinary leadership experience with a strong restaurant or chef-driven culinary background. + Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams. + Strong operational aptitude, problem-solving skills, and ability to adapt across multiple locations and environments. + Experience in high-volume foodservice, hospitality, catering, or healthcare dining operations. + Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. + Experience supporting multiple locations or regional operations preferred. + Strong knowledge of food production techniques, food safety, sanitation, presentation standards, and cost controls. + ServSafe Certification preferred. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other business applications. + Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel extensively throughout New York and Connecticut. **Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!** _Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( **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.** **Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:** ** **Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.** **Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.** **Req ID:** 1585502 Morrison Healthcare AMY S MILLER [[req_classification]]