Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Catering

Compass Group USA; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

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 is seeking a Sous Chef to join its team in the Charleston, SC area. You will work with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and oversee catering events with a focus on quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes culinary leadership, staff development, and cost control in a healthcare foodservice setting, with opportunities to advance within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Culinary leadership experience in high-volume operations.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing daily production.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, presentation, sanitation, inventory, and food-cost controls.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen and culinary operations
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, production, and presentation
• Prepare and execute high-quality meals and catering events
• Supervise, train, motivate, and develop hourly culinary associates
• Help manage food costs, inventory, ordering, and operating expenses
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, sanitation, and presentation
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with the marketing and culinary teams
• Create a positive, organized, and team-focused kitchen environment

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen supervision

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Catering experience

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Sous Chef to join its team in the Charleston, SC area. You will work with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations, develop menus, and oversee catering events with a focus on quality and presentation.

The role emphasizes culinary leadership, staff development, and cost control in a healthcare foodservice setting, with opportunities to advance within a growing organization.