SOUS CHEF

Compass Group USA; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join its high-volume hospitality teams in the United States. You’ll lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and train the culinary staff in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on quality, safety, and guest satisfaction.

This role offers stability, diverse experiences, and opportunities to grow within a nationally recognized healthcare food service leader, serving hospitals and healthcare systems

Qualifications

• A culinary degree is preferred, but equivalent hands‑on experience is welcome.
• Strong cooking, production, organization, and team‑leadership skills.
• Knowledge of current food trends, presentation, sanitation, and food‑cost controls.
• Catering or banquet experience is a plus.
• Experience with high-volume or batch cooking is helpful but not required.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and email.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and team leadership.
• Prepare and oversee the production of high-quality food.
• Help develop creative menus, daily specials, and new culinary concepts.
• Lead catering events from preparation through execution.
• Train, coach, and motivate hourly culinary associates.
• Support food-cost controls, purchasing, inventory, and expense management.
• Maintain excellent standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety.
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with our marketing and culinary teams.
• Help create a positive, organized, and professional kitchen culture.

Skills

Culinary leadership

People development

Team leadership

Menu development

Food cost controls

Cooking proficiency

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary degree preferred

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.

Job Summary

Ready to trade unpredictable restaurant hours for greater stability, strong benefits, and long-term career growth—without giving up your passion for food?

We’re looking for a talented Sous Chef with experience in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering, or other high-volume hospitality environments. Healthcare experience is not required. If you know how to lead a kitchen, develop people, execute exceptional food, and thrive in a fast-paced operation, we want to meet you.

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, maintain high standards, and create an outstanding dining experience. You’ll be hands‑on in the kitchen while helping supervise, train, and motivate the culinary team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial chef who is ready to bring fresh ideas to a growing organization and build a career beyond the traditional restaurant environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Assist the Executive Chef with daily culinary operations and team leadership
• Prepare and oversee the production of high-quality food
• Help develop creative menus, daily specials, and new culinary concepts
• Lead catering events from preparation through execution
• Train, coach, and motivate hourly culinary associates
• Support food-cost controls, purchasing, inventory, and expense management
• Maintain excellent standards for food quality, presentation, sanitation, and safety
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with our marketing and culinary teams
• Help create a positive, organized, and professional kitchen culture

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Culinary leadership experience in a restaurant, hotel, resort, catering, country club, or other high-volume foodservice operation
• A culinary degree is preferred, but equivalent hands‑on experience is welcome
• Strong cooking, production, organization, and team‑leadership skills
• Knowledge of current food trends, presentation, sanitation, and food‑cost controls
• Catering or banquet experience is a plus
• Experience with high-volume or batch cooking is helpful but not required
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and email
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable

WHY MAKE THE MOVE?

Bring your hospitality skills to an organization where your work has a meaningful impact. You’ll have the opportunity to lead, create, grow, and build a lasting culinary career—all while serving guests who truly value what you do.

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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