Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, seeks a Sous Chef to lead the hospital kitchen operations, serving patients and retail customers, including catering support. Strong technology, culinary, and administrative skills are required; prior management and culinary experience are essential.

Scheduling, ordering, and inventory management are part of the role, with some weekends and holidays based on business needs.

Qualifications

• AS in Culinary or equivalent experience.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends; focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with cost controls and expenditures.
• Assist in menu planning, scheduling, ordering, and inventory management.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Supervise and develop a culinary team of about 25 members.
• Roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary team

Skills

Strong technology awareness

Leadership

Education

AS in Culinary or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Outlook

Internet & Email

Job description

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Schedule: 10:30AM-7:00PM, every other weekend and holiday required as business needs.

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

Job Summary

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful food service operation of the hospital's large-scale kitchen, serving patients, retail customers in the cafeteria and coffee shop, as well as some internal caterings. Strong understanding of technology, ability to manage retail technology as well as culinary and administrative. Prior management and culinary experience required. Scheduling, ordering, and inventory experience required. First and second shifts, some weekends and holidays required as business needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists theExecutive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus, scheduling, ordering and managing inventory
• Produces and execute catering events
• Assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment
• Lead, coach and develop around 25 culinary team members
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. in Culinary or equivalent experience
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• High volume, complex foodservice operations, institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• 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)

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.