SOUS CHEF

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

SOUS CHEF – MORRISON HEALTHCARE

Bring your culinary talent to a kitchen where every meal matters. Great food. A strong team. A chance to make a difference. At Morrison Healthcare, you'll use your creativity and kitchen leadership to deliver meals that bring comfort to patients, fuel hospital teams, and welcome visitors. Coming from a restaurant, hotel, resort, catering company, or another high-volume kitchen? Your experience belongs here. Healthcare experience is not required—we're looking for a hands-on chef who takes pride in the food, supports the team, and is ready to grow.

JOB SUMMARY

As Sous Chef, you'll partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop menus, and prepare food that looks as good as it tastes. You'll help coach hourly team members, execute catering events, and keep the kitchen organized, safe, and running smoothly. This is an opportunity to bring fresh ideas, build your leadership skills, and put your culinary experience to work with purpose.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead by example in food preparation, cooking, presentation, and daily kitchen execution. Partner with the Executive Chef to create menus that balance flavor, variety, quality, and cost. Help train, coach, and support hourly culinary associates. Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost controls, and waste reduction. Plan and execute catering events with attention to presentation and service. Introduce new menus and culinary programs alongside the marketing and culinary teams. Maintain high standards for food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization. Support guest and client satisfaction through consistent food quality and responsive service.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent hands-on culinary experience. Progressive culinary experience with responsibility for kitchen operations or team leadership. Restaurant, hotel, resort, catering, or other high-volume foodservice experience welcomed. Strong cooking fundamentals and knowledge of food trends, menu development, and presentation. Experience with food production, ordering, inventory, and cost controls. Catering and large-volume food preparation experience are a plus. A hands-on leadership style with the ability to communicate clearly and help others succeed. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and email. ServSafe certification highly desirable. Bring your passion for food and your commitment to people. Build your next chapter with Morrison Healthcare. 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, 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. Morrison Healthcare #J-18808-Ljbffr Compass Group, North America