TRAVELING SOUS CHEF

Compass Group; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and nutrition services is seeking a Traveling Sous Chef to lead culinary operations across various facilities. In this dynamic role, you will supervise food preparation, menu development, and ensure exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on quality and innovation, you will collaborate with the Executive Chef to implement new culinary programs and manage catering events. This position offers the excitement of travel, with a schedule of 10 days on and 4 days off. If you are passionate about culinary arts and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Culinary management experience in high volume foodservice operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and menu planning.
• Produce and execute catering events and roll out new culinary programs.

Skills

Culinary Management

Menu Development

Catering Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Salary:

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Pay Grade: 12

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

Working as the Traveling Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional. This position is 100% travel.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
2. Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
3. Produces and executes catering events
4. Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A.S. or equivalent experience
2. Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
3. Catering experience a plus
4. High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
5. Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
6. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
7. Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
8. Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
9. Must be open to travel. Typical schedule is 10 days on 4 days off but open to change pending client needs
10. ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare 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.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Req ID: 1372044