Retail Catering Sous Chef - Shreveport, LA

Compass Group; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food services is seeking a dedicated culinary professional to support kitchen operations. This role involves overseeing food preparation, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring cost-effective practices. You will collaborate with a talented team to roll out innovative culinary programs while fostering a positive work environment. Join a company recognized for its commitment to quality and sustainability, where your culinary skills can shine and contribute to exceptional dining experiences for healthcare settings. If you're passionate about food and service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary experience with mastery of various kitchen positions.
• B.S. or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with specialized training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Prepare meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff for optimal performance.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Food Cost Management

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

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

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

1. 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.
2. 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience.
3. Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
4. Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly.
5. Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification.
6. Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
7. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA.

Benefits:

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance/ AD
5. Disability Insurance
6. Retirement Plan
7. Flexible Time Off
8. Paid Parental Leave
9. Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
10. Personal Leave
11. Associate Shopping Program
12. Health and Wellness Programs
13. Discount Marketplace
14. Identity Theft Protection
15. Pet Insurance
16. Commuter Benefits
17. Employee Assistance Program
18. 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: 1413005