EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

Pay Grade: 14

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 Executive Sous Chef plays a key role in supporting the Executive Chef in the daily management of kitchen operations while maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for all staff. This position oversees and participates in the preparation of meals in accordance with established corporate standards within a 700-bed acute care Kosher facility that includes catering and retail services.

• Partner with the Executive Chef to ensure adherence to sanitation standards, ServSafe guidelines, safety protocols, production requirements, and merchandising expectations
• Lead, train, and motivate back-of-house team members to achieve operational goals and deliver consistent, high-quality service
• Ensure food is prepared and presented with creativity, consistency, and cost efficiency
• Support all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, ordering, inventory control, and food production
• Monitor and help manage food and labor costs while maintaining budget targets
• Assist in the development and implementation of new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams
• Provide day-to-day kitchen oversight, ensuring quality, minimizing waste, and managing high-volume production
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management, or related field, or an A.O.S. in Culinary Arts, or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience, including high-volume production leadership
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple kitchen stations and functions
• Strong ability to think quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Solid knowledge of food costing, ingredient identification, and quality standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Food safety certification (ServSafe and/or HACCP preferred)
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and a passion for innovative presentation preferred
• Experience in a Kosher kitchen and familiarity with kosher cuisine strongly preferred
• Knowledge of ethnic and regional cuisines a plus

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

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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, 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1545019

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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