Sous Chef

Compass Healthcare; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; 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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is hiring a Sous Chef for a 477-bed acute care facility in Owensboro, KY. You will assist in supervising the Culinary Department, support patient and retail dining, and contribute to catering events seven days a week.

You will work with the Executive Chef to plan menus, manage cost controls, and roll out new culinary programs. Strong leadership, culinary experience, and ServSafe certification are highly valued.

Qualifications

• AS or equivalent experience required for the role.
• Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience preferred.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• Experience in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Experience with institutional and batch cooking helpful.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Computers proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and operating the Culinary Department for a 477-bed facility.
• Support Patient and Retail dining and external catering activities.
• Help develop daily menus and ordering with Executive Chef.
• Supervise hourly staff and implement new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary management

High volume foodservice

Batch cooking

Food trends knowledge

Computer skills

ServSafe certification

Education

AS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Owensboro, KY

Schedule: generally day shift Monday-Friday with weekends/holidays as needed

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: $51,000-62,000

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Location: Owensboro, KY

Schedule: generally day shift Monday-Friday with weekends/holidays as needed

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 operation of the Culinary Department for a 477-bed acute care facility. The Sous Chef supports both Patient and Retail dining, as well as internal and external caterings. The patients are served breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days per week. The off-site retail locations operate Monday - Friday, serving breakfast and lunch.

You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You will supervise hourly associates and work with Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and execute catering events
• Rolls 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 upon formal degree or training
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• 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
• 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)

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,

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

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.

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Morrison Healthcare