Sous Chef

Salary: $51,000-54,000 Relocation Assistance Location: Pikeville, KY Schedule: Monday through Friday with rotating weekend remote coverage Job Summary We are offering Relocation Assistance! Working as the Sous Chef, you oversee the Culinary Department for a 348-bed Level II Trauma Center and are committed to excellence in patient care and culinary service. The Sous Chef leads the daily operations of the culinary team, ensuring high-quality food production, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This position supervises approximately twenty cooks and catering associates, including two Culinary Supervisors. The Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef to ensure recipe compliance, menu consistency, and adherence to established standards. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. Key Responsibilities Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus, assisting with meal preparation, and ensuring the patient menu program meets all regulatory and safety standards. Produces and execute catering events Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team Preferred Qualifications A.S. or equivalent experience Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training Catering experience a plus High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities ServSafe certified - highly desirable 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) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr