TRAVELING SOUS CHEF, Houston

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

Job summary

An established industry player in food and nutrition services is seeking a Traveling Sous Chef. This role involves overseeing culinary operations across multiple locations, developing menus, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong culinary background, experience in high-volume foodservice, and a passion for innovative cooking. Join a dynamic team dedicated to quality and sustainability in food service, where your culinary skills can shine and make a difference in the lives of many. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and engaging environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary management and high-volume foodservice operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and food cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in managing costs and creating menus.
• Produce and execute catering events and roll out culinary programs.

Skills

Culinary Management

Menu Planning

Catering Experience

Food Safety Knowledge

Computer Skills

Education

A.S. in Culinary Arts

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

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 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.

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. ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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. Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
9. Associate Shopping Program
10. Health and Wellness Programs
11. Discount Marketplace
12. Identity Theft Protection
13. Pet Insurance
14. Commuter Benefits
15. Employee Assistance Program
16. 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 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: 1403140