SOUS CHEF

Compass Group USA; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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 is seeking a Sous Chef to join its team in the Charleston, SC area. You will work with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and oversee catering events with a focus on quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes culinary leadership, staff development, and cost control in a healthcare foodservice setting, with opportunities to advance within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in high-volume operations.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing daily production.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, sanitation, inventory, and food-cost controls.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen and culinary operations
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, production, and presentation
• Prepare and execute high-quality meals and catering events
• Supervise, train, motivate, and develop hourly culinary associates
• Help manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and operating expenses
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with the marketing and culinary teams
• Create a positive, organized, and team-focused kitchen environment

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Catering experience

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, [e-mail].

Job Summary

Bring your culinary talent and leadership experience to an opportunity where you can make a lasting impact.

If you have built your career in restaurants, hotels, resorts, country clubs, catering, or banquet operations, your experience can translate well into this Sous Chef role. Healthcare experience is not required.

As the Sous Chef, you will work alongside the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, execute catering events, and deliver high-quality food with outstanding presentation. You will help supervise and develop the culinary team while maintaining standards for quality, safety,sanitation, and cost control.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative, hands-on culinary professional who is ready to take the next step in their career with a growing organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen and culinary operations
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, production, and presentation
• Prepare and execute high-quality meals and catering events
• Supervise, train, motivate, and develop hourly culinary associates
• Help manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and operating expenses
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with the marketing and culinary teams
• Create a positive, organized, and team-focused kitchen environment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Culinary leadership experience from a restaurant, hotel, resort, country club, catering, banquet, or other high-volume foodservice operation
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing daily production
• Strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, sanitation, inventory, and food-cost controls
• Catering or banquet experience is a plus
• Culinary degree preferred but not required; equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, and basic computer systems
• ServSafe certification preferred
• A hands-on leader with creativity, energy, and a passion for developing people

Healthcare experience is not required. We welcome chefs who are ready to bring their restaurant, hospitality, or catering experience into a new and rewarding culinary environment.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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)

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 or copy/paste the link below 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.

MICHAEL GREMBA

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Nearest Major Market: Charleston South Carolina
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