SOUS CHEF

SOUS CHEF

Morrison Healthcare - 3.0 New Britain, CT Job Details Full-time $48,500 - $58,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid training Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Life insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Food and beverage product quality management Nutrition Cost management Microsoft Excel Food safety management Operations management Inventory management ServSafe Budget control 5 years Managing hospitality teams Mid-level Patient service Microsoft Office Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Sanitation procedures Team development Culinary Arts Supervising experience Kitchen cost control Team management Production planning Meal preparation Kitchen staff training Dietary department experience Materials management in food and beverage Food ordering Hospital compliance Associate's degree Hospital regulatory compliance Production records Hospital experience Overseeing training Staff development

Full Job Description Salary:

48,500 - 58,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation:

Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401

K, Training Pay Grade:

11 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 play a key role in the successful operation of the healthcare food service program by supporting culinary excellence, patient and retail satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. This position assists with all phases of food service operations, including menu planning, ordering, inventory control, and food preparation while ensuring strict adherence to healthcare standards, client guidelines, Health Department regulations, and company policies related to food safety, sanitation, and quality. The Sous Chef helps lead, train, and motivate back‑of‑house associates to deliver high‑quality, nutritious, and visually appealing meals that meet the needs of patients, visitors, and staff. Operations include patient services, retail cafeterias (on‑ and offsite), and catering across three campuses. This role supervises and supports approximately 16 cooks over two campuses. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assist in coordinating and actively participating in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals for patient, retail, and catering operations. Support menu planning with consideration for dietary guidelines, therapeutic diets, cultural preferences, and seasonal offerings. Ensure compliance with healthcare food safety standards, including sanitation, infection prevention, allergen management, and temperature controls. Assist with ordering, inventory management, and cost controls to meet budgetary goals and minimize waste. Help roll out new culinary and patient‑focused food programs in collaboration with culinary, clinical, and marketing teams. Provide leadership and hands‑on training to culinary staff, promoting consistency, safety, and quality across campuses. Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role. Experience in healthcare food service strongly preferred; experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, or military food service also considered. Strong knowledge of healthcare food service practices, including therapeutic diets, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation. Proven leadership, coaching, and team‑development skills. Ability to create, interpret, and distribute production sheets and schedules. ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred. Proficiency with computers and MS Office products, including Excel. Associate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred. Apply to Morrison Healthcare today! Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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. 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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//www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf 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:

1529003 Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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