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TRAVELING SOUS CHEF

Compass Healthcare · Chicago, IL · Today
Management$55k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

TRAVELING SOUS CHEF 10 DAYS ON, 4 DAYS OFF | TRAVEL | CAREER GROWTH

Ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Morrison Healthcare is looking for an up-and-coming Sous Chef who wants to travel, learn healthcare foodservice, and grow within our company. This position works a 10 days on, 4 days off schedule and supports Morrison Healthcare accounts as needed. You will work alongside experienced culinary leaders, gain exposure to different hospital operations, and build the skills needed for future leadership opportunities.

What You Will Do

  • Support culinary operations at different Morrison Healthcare accounts
  • Partner with Executive Chefs on daily production and kitchen operations
  • Aid in menu planning, purchasing, inventory, and food cost controls
  • Prepare high-quality food for patient dining, retail, and catering
  • Help execute catering events and special functions
  • Train and support hourly culinary associates
  • Maintain strong standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety
  • Assist with new menu concepts and culinary programs

What We Are Looking For

  • Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience
  • Strong cooking skills and a passion for quality food
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Comfortable working a 10 days on, 4 days off schedule
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, contract foodservice, or high-volume kitchens
  • Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of food cost, sanitation, production, and presentation
  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • Basic computer skills

Qualifications

  • Healthcare experience is not required

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • 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)

About the Role

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus!

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.

Pay

$55,000 - $60,000

Schedule

10 days on, 4 days off

Skills

  • Strong cooking skills
  • Passion for quality food
  • Ability to travel
  • Comfortable working a 10 days on, 4 days off schedule
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, contract foodservice, or high-volume kitchens
  • Strong organization, communication, and leadership skills
  • Knowledge of food cost, sanitation, production, and presentation

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • 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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