Sous Chef

Compass Healthcare; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; 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

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is hiring a Sous Chef in Oxford, MS to oversee the Culinary Department's operations. This role requires assistance in preparing meals, managing kitchen associates, and executing catering events. Candidates should have strong culinary management skills, experience in cost control, and be ServSafe certified.

The position comes with a salary of $52,000-55,000 and offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Join us in advancing healthcare through quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice operations is highly desirable.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing cost controls and expenditures.
• Help plan and create menus.
• Produce and execute catering events.
• Roll out new culinary programs.

Skills

Culinary management

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Computer skills

Catering experience

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Job description

Location: Oxford, MS

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: $52,000-55,000

Future Growth Position

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services 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 its 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, leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience.

Job Summary

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and work with the Executive Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and 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 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, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet
• Must be willing 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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.