TRAVELING SOUS CHEF

Compass Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Traveling Sous Chef to join their culinary team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to travel extensively while making a significant impact in healthcare food service. As a Sous Chef, you will manage kitchen operations, ensure food safety, and train culinary teams across various locations. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a desire to enhance dining experiences for patients and staff, this position is perfect for you. Join a dynamic organization that values creativity and leadership in the kitchen, and take your culinary career on the road!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Travel Expenses

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in food service.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel to hospital locations to provide culinary support as needed.
• Assist in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and quality.
• Train and support on-site culinary teams with standardized recipes.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Food Safety Standards

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

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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

Traveling Sous Chef -

Join Our Culinary Team and Make a Difference!

Are you a talented and passionate Sous Chef looking for an exciting opportunity to travel while making a meaningful impact? We are seeking a Traveling Sous Chef to support our Morrison accounts in the Midwest and Nationwide. This role is perfect for a culinary professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys variety, and is committed to delivering high-quality meals in healthcare settings.

What You’ll Do:

1. Travel to hospital locations across the country to provide culinary support as needed.
2. Assist in managing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and efficiency.
3. Train and support on-site culinary teams, implementing standardized recipes and procedures.
4. Maintain compliance with healthcare food service regulations and dietary requirements.
5. Bring creativity and leadership to enhance patient, staff, and visitor dining experiences.

What We’re Looking For:

1. 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or similar leadership role in food service.
2. Experience in healthcare, hospitality, or high-volume food service is preferred.
3. Willingness to travel extensively (up to 80% of the time).
4. Strong knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe certification preferred).
5. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and teams.

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. Paid travel expenses (flights, lodging, meals)
3. Health, dental, and vision insurance, matching 401K
4. Career growth opportunities in a dynamic organization
5. The chance to make a real impact in hospital food service

If you’re ready to take your culinary career on the road and support hospital food service teams nationwide, apply today!

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance/ AD
5. Disability Insurance
6. Retirement Plan
7. Flexible Time Off
8. Paid Parental Leave
9. Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
10. Personal Leave
11. Associate Shopping Program
12. Health and Wellness Programs
13. Discount Marketplace
14. Identity Theft Protection
15. Pet Insurance
16. Commuter Benefits
17. Employee Assistance Program
18. 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) 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.

Req ID: 1404652

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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