SOUS CHEF, HOSPITAL / HEALTHCARE

Compass Group USA; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid 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

Compass Group USA is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Culinary Department in a large hospital environment. Working with the Executive Chef, you will oversee food production for patient dining, retail cafés, physician lounges, and catering services.

You will assist with menu development, food quality, team leadership, and daily kitchen operations while ensuring exceptional service and food safety. This role requires strong leadership in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Progressive culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, contract foodservice, or other high-volume dining environments.
• Experience supporting patient dining, retail foodservice, and catering operations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, food safety, menu development, and cost controls.
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily culinary operations across patient dining, retail cafe, physician lounges, and catering services
• Assist with menu planning, recipe execution, food presentation, and quality assurance
• Supervise, train, and develop culinary associates to ensure high standards of performance and food safety
• Execute catering and special events while maintaining exceptional service and presentation standards
• Assist with food cost management, inventory control, purchasing, and labor productivity initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Support the implementation of new culinary programs, seasonal menus, and operational improvements

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food production knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

Cost controls

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

ServSafe Certification

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.

Job Summary

As the Sous Chef, you will support the successful operation of the Culinary Department within a large hospital environment. In partnership with the Executive Chef, you will oversee food production and culinary execution for patient dining, retail cafés, physician lounges, and catering services. This role assists with menu development, food quality, team leadership, and daily kitchen operations while ensuring exceptional service, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily culinary operations across patient dining, retail cafe, physician lounges, and catering services
• Assist with menu planning, recipe execution, food presentation, and quality assurance.Supervise, train, and develop culinary associates to ensure high standards of performance and food safety
• Execute catering and special events while maintaining exceptional service and presentation standards
• Assist with food cost management, inventory control, purchasing, and labor productivity initiatives
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
• Support the implementation of new culinary programs, seasonal menus, and operational improvements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Progressive culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, contract foodservice, or other high-volume dining environments
• Experience supporting patient dining, retail foodservice, and catering operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, food safety, menu development, and cost controls
• Ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems
• ServSafe Certification preferred

TouchPoint 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.

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid 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, for paid time off benefits information.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.