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 Salary: 70,000 - 75,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, TrainingÂ
Pay Grade:Â 12Â
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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 Sous Chef supports the daily culinary operations of a residential healthcare facility serving approximately 85 residents. This role reports directly to the Director of Food & Nutrition Services and plays a key hands‑on role in delivering high‑quality, nutritious meals that support resident health, satisfaction, and regulatory requirements.
The Sous Chef is actively involved in food production, menu execution, and staff support, ensuring meals are prepared safely, consistently, and in alignment with resident preferences and therapeutic dietary needs.
This position is well suited for a culinary professional who values teamwork, structure, and meaningful service in a resident‑focused healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Food & Nutrition Services with day‑to‑day culinary operations, including food production, staffing support, and workflow organization
- Execute menus and daily meal service, ensuring meals meet nutritional guidelines, therapeutic diet requirements, and resident preferences
- Participate in batch and institutional cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special meals
- Assist with food cost management, inventory control, ordering, and waste reduction
- Support catered meals and special events for resident activities, holidays, and community functions
- Supervise and coach hourly culinary team members, reinforcing food safety, sanitation, and service standards
- Assist with the implementation of new culinary programs, recipes, and service initiatives
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, food safety standards, and sanitation policies
- Contribute to resident satisfaction initiatives and quality improvement efforts
- Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and interdisciplinary teams as needed to support resident care
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree (A.S.) in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary experience
- Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or institutional foodservice
- Experience with batch cooking and smaller‑scale residential operations preferred
- Strong understanding of modified and therapeutic diets (e.g., texture‑modified, allergen‑sensitive meals)
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, nutrition requirements, and cost control practices
- Experience working in a regulated or resident‑focused environment highly desirable
- Proficiency with basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office and email
- Willingness to participate in resident satisfaction initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration
- ServSafe certification highly desirable
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.Â
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- 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)
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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.
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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.
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Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
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