TRAVELING SOUS CHEF, Houston

Compass One Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare food services is seeking a Traveling Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations across multiple locations. This exciting role involves menu development, cost management, and supervising kitchen staff to ensure exceptional dining experiences. With a commitment to quality and sustainability, the company offers a dynamic work environment where culinary creativity thrives. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on patient nutrition and satisfaction while enjoying comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in your culinary career.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary Management

Menu Planning

Cost Control

Catering Experience

Food Safety (ServSafe Certification)

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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Morrison Healthcare

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 several locations. 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 work with the Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. For positions in specific states or remote work, click for more info.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classes.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not exhaustive; responsibilities and requirements may change based on business needs. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1403140

WENDY GRAY PALMER

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care