Senior Hospital Sous Chef - High-Volume Dining

Compass Group USA; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

TouchPoint, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a hospital setting. You will work with the Executive Chef on menu development, production, and presentation, while supervising culinary staff and coordinating catering events.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, and driven to deliver high-quality food and service in a high-volume healthcare environment. Growth opportunities abound within a dynamic operation.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (A.O.S.) in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate with applicable experience.
• Progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations highly desirable.
• Healthcare or institutional cooking experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of current food and catering trends with emphasis on quality, efficiency, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and email.
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations.
• Assist with menu planning, development, and execution.
• Ensure consistent preparation, production, and presentation of menu items.
• Supervise and support hourly culinary associates as assigned.
• Execute and support catering events and special functions.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and food cost controls.
• Help roll out new culinary programs with corporate culinary and marketing teams.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Participate in patient satisfaction initiatives and programs.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team supervision

Menu development

Catering & events

Cost controls

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Email

ServSafe certification

Job description

TouchPoint, a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Senior Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations in a hospital setting. You will work with the Executive Chef on menu development, production, and presentation, while supervising culinary staff and coordinating catering events.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, collaborative, and driven to deliver high-quality food and service in a high-volume healthcare environment. Growth opportunities abound within a dynamic operation.