EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail 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
• Commute Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Company Information

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact:

• AMY S MILLER