Healthcare Kitchen Sous Chef Lead Menu & Catering

Compass Group USA; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. You will partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, develop menus, and prepare high‑quality meals for patients and guests.

We value hands‑on leadership and a passion for great food; healthcare experience is not required. This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, manage food costs, and execute catering events in a fast‑paced, guest‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent practical experience.
• Progressive culinary experience with kitchen leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, corporate dining, colleges, or other high-volume foodservice operations.
• Ability to coordinate production, manage multiple priorities, and maintain quality during busy service periods.
• Catering, banquet, or large-scale food production experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food trends, presentation, sanitation, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Ability to motivate employees, provide clear direction, and support team development.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer-based ordering and operational systems.
• Commitment to guest service and client satisfaction.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Develop menus and execute catering events.
• Train, coach, and supervise hourly culinary associates.
• Manage food cost controls, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety practices.
• Build strong relationships with associates and clients.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost control

Mentoring staff

Guest service

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Computer-based ordering systems

Kitchen management software

Job description

Morrison Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. You will partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, develop menus, and prepare high‑quality meals for patients and guests.

We value hands‑on leadership and a passion for great food; healthcare experience is not required. This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, manage food costs, and execute catering events in a fast‑paced, guest‑centered environment.