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 Salary: 68,000 - 72,000 / 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
As a Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the daily operations of the Culinary Department, supporting high‑quality patient, retail, and catering food service within a healthcare environment. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will assist in menu development, food production, staff supervision, and culinary innovation while ensuring excellence in food quality, safety, and presentation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated culinary professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef in managing food and labor costs while maintaining fiscal responsibility
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and daily food production
- Supervise, train, and support hourly culinary associates as needed
- Prepare and execute catering events and special functions
- Ensure compliance with sanitation, food safety, and quality standards
- Assist with ordering, inventory control, and product utilization
- Implement new culinary programs in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams
- Participate in client and patient satisfaction initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
- Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience (level dependent on education and training)
- Catering experience preferred
- Experience in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred
- Institutional or batch cooking experience helpful (healthcare or similar environments)
- Strong knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production processes, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email
- Willingness to participate in client and patient satisfaction programs
- 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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Req ID:Â Â 1527483
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