Sous Chef

  • Compass Group USA Inc Expired
  • Hartford, Connecticut
  • Full Time

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Job Description


Morrison Healthcare

Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

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 cafes 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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. In this key role, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu planning, food preparation, and the execution of high-quality, flavorful meals. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary professional looking to grow their career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food production, quality control, and cost management

  • Assist in planning, developing, and implementing creative and nutritious menus

  • Execute and support catering events, ensuring excellence in presentation and service

  • Lead and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety, sanitation, and company standards

  • Help implement new culinary programs in coordination with the marketing and culinary innovation teams

  • Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and control food and labor costs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience

  • Progressive experience in culinary/kitchen management, preferably in a high-volume or institutional setting

  • Strong knowledge of food trends, batch cooking, production, sanitation, and food cost control

  • Hands-on experience with catering operations and event execution

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and kitchen management software

  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills

  • ServSafe Certification preferred

  • A passion for culinary excellence and guest satisfaction

Join a team where your creativity and leadership make a real impact every day.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • 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 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: 1429610

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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Morrison Healthcare

Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

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 cafes 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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. In this key role, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu planning, food preparation, and the execution of high-quality, flavorful meals. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate culinary professional looking to grow their career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, including food production, quality control, and cost management

  • Assist in planning, developing, and implementing creative and nutritious menus

  • Execute and support catering events, ensuring excellence in presentation and service

  • Lead and train kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food safety, sanitation, and company standards

  • Help implement new culinary programs in coordination with the marketing and culinary innovation teams

  • Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and control food and labor costs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience

  • Progressive experience in culinary/kitchen management, preferably in a high-volume or institutional setting

  • Strong knowledge of food trends, batch cooking, production, sanitation, and food cost control

  • Hands-on experience with catering operations and event execution

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and kitchen management software

  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills

  • ServSafe Certification preferred

  • A passion for culinary excellence and guest satisfaction

Join a team where your creativity and leadership make a real impact every day.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • 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 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: 1429610

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

[[req_classification]]

Job ID: 480023973
Originally Posted on: 6/6/2025

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