HEALTHCARE SOUS CHEF

Job Summary As a Sous Chef, you will manage the daily operations of the Culinary Department in an acute care setting, assisting the Executive Chef with menu development, cost control, and staff supervision. You will prepare and cook diverse menu items, oversee catering events, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to introduce new culinary programs. Key Responsibilities Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account. Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus. Produce and execute catering events. Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with company marketing and culinary team. Preferred Qualifications A.S. degree or equivalent culinary experience. Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience. Experience in catering; high‑volume, complex food‑service operations is highly desirable. Experience with institutional and batch cooking. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food‑cost controls, and presentation. Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the internet. Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities. ServSafe certification is highly desirable. Benefits Medical, dental, vision Life insurance / AD, disability insurance Retirement plan Flexible time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, 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) Equal Opportunity & Eligibility 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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions based on business necessity. We consider employment for all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, consistent with 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr