CHEF, SOUS I- ASHEVILLE, NC

Compass Group, North America; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national food service company is seeking a Sous Chef I in Asheville, NC. You will assist with the overall success of the food program, manage culinary functions, and ensure adherence to food quality standards. Ideal candidates have 5 years of culinary experience, including management level, and a strong focus on food cost control and quality presentation. Competitive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at the management level.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality presentation.
• Preferably holds ServSafe or Department of Health Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of food items.
• Help plan and create menus.
• Manage cost controls and expenditures.

Skills

Culinary experience

Menu planning

Cost control

Supervisory skills

Computer skills (MS Office)

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems.

The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually.

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

What We Offer:

• 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)

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.