Sous Chef

Compass Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance / AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee the Culinary Department at the assigned facility in Georgia. You will supervise, prepare, and cook a variety of items, develop daily menus, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on cost control and client satisfaction.

This role offers an energetic culinary professional an opportunity to lead in a high-volume environment, support catering programs, and implement new culinary initiatives for the client.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience is desired depending on formal degree or training.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience is helpful.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation is important.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with cost controls and managing expenditures for the account.
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs in coordination with Company marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

High volume operations

Catering experience

Cost controls

Menu development

Sanitation and quality

Presentation

Microsoft Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $53,000-63,000

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in cafés, advancing the healing missions of its clients. For over 70 years, Morrison has served some of the nation’s largest health systems, leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to deliver consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and has received a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. The company employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600 million meals annually.

Job Summary

As the Sous Chef, you will oversee the successful operation of the Culinary Department at the facility. Responsibilities include supervising, preparing, and cooking a variety of food items, developing daily menus and their garnishment, and working with the Executive Chef to create new menus and manage ordering. You may supervise hourly associates and support the Executive Chef in cost control, program rollout, and client satisfaction activities. This role offers an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional an exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produce and execute catering events
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience – highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experience helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail, and the Internet
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified – highly desirable

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)

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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.