Morrison Healthcare

• Salary:

• 80,000 - 85,000 / year based on experience

• Other Forms of Compensation:

• Flexible Paid Time off, Travel Reimbursement, Benefits, 401K, Training

• Pay Grade:

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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
• Traveling Sous Chef
• provides culinary leadership and operational support across five healthcare food service accounts located throughout New York and Connecticut, including Poughkeepsie, NY; Carmel, NY; Danbury, CT; Sharon, CT; and Norwalk, CT.

This position serves as a regional culinary resource, traveling daily between accounts to support staffing, culinary execution, training, special events, and operational needs. The Traveling Sous Chef partners closely with Executive Chefs and site leadership to ensure consistent food quality, regulatory compliance, patient satisfaction, and successful implementation of company culinary initiatives. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel extensively within the assigned territory are required.

• Key Responsibilities
• + Travel between assigned healthcare accounts to provide culinary and operational support as needed.

+ Assist Executive Chefs with menu planning, recipe execution, and daily food production. + Support kitchen operations during staffing shortages, vacancies, employee leaves, and high-volume periods. + Monitor food quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation standards across all locations. + Help manage food costs, inventory controls, purchasing practices, and overall account expenditures. + Produce and execute catering functions, special events, and client-facing programs. + Train and mentor culinary team members on best practices, food safety, production techniques, and company standards. + Support the rollout of new culinary programs, seasonal menus, and marketing initiatives in collaboration with corporate culinary and marketing teams. + Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, HACCP procedures, and local health department requirements. + Participate in client satisfaction initiatives and assist with resolving operational challenges to maintain exceptional service levels. + Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and customer service throughout all assigned locations.

• Preferred Qualifications
• + Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

+ Progressive culinary and kitchen management experience in healthcare, senior living, hospitality, or contract food service environments. + Experience supporting multiple locations or regional operations preferred. + Catering and special event experience strongly preferred. + High-volume, complex food service operations experience highly desirable. + Institutional, healthcare, and batch cooking experience preferred. + Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production methods, sanitation practices, food cost controls, and presentation techniques. + Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet-based applications. + Ability to participate in client satisfaction and engagement programs. + ServSafe Certification highly preferred. + Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to travel daily throughout New York and Connecticut.

• Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
• _Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)
• 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.

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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:

• https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
• Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

• Req ID:

• 1557848 Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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