SOUS CHEF

Compass Group USA; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Georgia is seeking a Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. You will partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, develop menus, and prepare high‑quality meals for patients and guests.

We value hands‑on leadership and a passion for great food; healthcare experience is not required. This role offers opportunities to mentor staff, manage food costs, and execute catering events in a fast‑paced, guest‑centered environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent practical experience.
• Progressive culinary experience with kitchen leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, corporate dining, colleges, or other high-volume foodservice operations.
• Ability to coordinate production, manage multiple priorities, and maintain quality during busy service periods.
• Catering, banquet, or large-scale food production experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of food trends, presentation, sanitation, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.
• Ability to motivate employees, provide clear direction, and support team development.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer-based ordering and operational systems.
• Commitment to guest service and client satisfaction.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Develop menus and execute catering events.
• Train, coach, and supervise hourly culinary associates.
• Manage food cost controls, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Maintain kitchen sanitation and safety practices.
• Build strong relationships with associates and clients.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Menu planning

Food safety

Cost control

Mentoring staff

Guest service

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Computer-based ordering systems

Kitchen management software

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!

Job Summary

Job Summary:

SOUS CHEF – MORRISON HEALTHCARE

Bring your restaurant, hotel, resort, catering, or corporate dining experience to Morrison Healthcare. Healthcare experience is not required—we’re looking for strong culinary skills, hands‑on leadership, and a passion for great food.

As Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop menus, prepare high‑quality meals, and execute catering events. You’ll help build a team that takes pride in its work while maintaining food quality, safety, service, and cost standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic culinary professional who enjoys creating great food, developing people, and keeping a busy kitchen running smoothly. The ideal candidate is an employee‑focused leader with a firm but fair management style who sets clear expectations and leads by example.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily food preparation, production, and service.

Assist with planning menus that deliver variety, flavor, and appealing presentation.

Train, coach, and supervise hourly culinary associates.

Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost controls, waste reduction, and account expenses.

Plan, produce, and execute catering events, from daily meetings to special functions.

Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with company marketing and culinary teams.

Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and consistent food safety and sanitation practices.

Build positive relationships with associates, guests, and the client.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent practical experience.

Progressive culinary experience with kitchen leadership or supervisory responsibilities.

Experience in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, corporate dining, colleges, or other high‑volume foodservice operations.

Ability to coordinate production, manage multiple priorities, and maintain quality during busy service periods.

Catering, banquet, or large‑scale food production experience is a plus.

Knowledge of food trends, presentation, sanitation, purchasing, inventory, and cost controls.

Ability to motivate employees, provide clear direction, and support team development.

Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer‑based ordering and operational systems.

Commitment to guest service and client satisfaction.

ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Bring your creativity, kitchen leadership, and commitment to quality to a team where your work makes a difference every day.

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)

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.