Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group Poland Sp. z o.o.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and nutrition services is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in a high-volume trauma center. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality meal preparation, and implementing innovative culinary programs. Join a company recognized for its commitment to healthful eating and exceptional guest experiences, where your culinary expertise will make a significant impact on patient care and satisfaction. If you are passionate about food service and team leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Sous Chef or relevant culinary experience.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Assist in menu planning, ordering, and inventory management.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Cost Control

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: $64,000 - $78,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

Schedule: Mostly day shifts; alternating weekends and Holidays

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. 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. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef is based out of a 400-bed tower, within a 1250 bed Level 1 Trauma Center in St. Louis. This kitchen offers Dining On Call meal delivery services for the 400 patients and a high volume cafe that generates around $4M in revenue. This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the 25-member team. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
• Assists in all phases of menu planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Supervises co-workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen and dish room
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
• 5 years of Sous Chef or relevant culinary experience
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
• Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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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 for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1419676

Morrison Healthcare

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