SOUS CHEF

Compass Healthcare; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

401K

Training

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Sous Chef to support the operation of Culinary Services for a 693-bed acute care hospital with approximately $15M in managed volume. You will work with the Executive Chef to oversee daily food production, patient room service, and retail dining to ensure high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and staff.

The role requires an Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience and progressive kitchen management.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• Progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Healthcare, institutional, or high-volume foodservice experience preferred.
• Catering experience a plus.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, production, presentation, and cost controls.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Commitment to patient and client satisfaction.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing food, labor, and supply costs.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and daily food production.
• Supervise culinary staff and maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Oversee and execute catering functions and special events.
• Support patient room service and retail dining operations.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and product utilization.
• Implement new culinary programs in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cost controls

Food safety

Catering

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Patient satisfaction

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: 72,000 - 85,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

Pay Grade: 12

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

As the Sous Chef, you will support the successful operation of Culinary Services for a 693-bed acute care hospital with approximately $15M in managed volume. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will oversee daily food production, support patient room service operations, and ensure the delivery of high-quality meals for patients, visitors, and staff. This seven-day-per-week operation includes patient dining, one retail café, and a self-checkout kiosk.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing food, labor, and supply costs.


• Support menu planning, recipe development, and daily food production.


• Supervise culinary staff and maintain food quality, safety, and sanitation standards.


• Oversee and execute catering functions and special events.


• Support patient room service and retail dining operations.


• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and product utilization.


• Implement new culinary programs in partnership with company culinary and marketing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.


• Progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.


• Healthcare, institutional, or high-volume foodservice experience preferred.


• Catering experience a plus.


• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, production, presentation, and cost controls.


• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.


• Commitment to patient and client satisfaction.


• ServSafe certification preferred.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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, https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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.

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER