Senior Sous Chef

Morrison Healthcare is a national leader in food and nutrition services, exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. As a division of Compass Group, Morrison Healthcare is known for its commitment to socially responsible practices within hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés, providing exceptional dining experiences to patients, visitors, and hospital staff alike. The company’s Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform highlights Morrison's dedication to healthful eating and the behavioral aspects of food consumption, aligning with initiatives such as the Partnership for a Healthier America’s Hospital Healthy Food Initiative. This alignment allows Morrison Healthcare to positively influence up to 41 million patients annually and serve about 500 million hospital meals each year. With a workforce that includes more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members, Morrison Healthcare is a pivotal player in hospital food service and nutrition management. It has been recognized repeatedly as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare for five consecutive years as well as in Training Magazine’s Top 125 organizations for six consecutive years, which speaks to its dedication to professional development, workplace culture, and employee satisfaction.

This particular role is for a Senior Sous Chef based out of a large 1300-bed Level 1 Trauma Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $58,000 to $78,000 annually, with relocation assistance available to qualified candidates. Scheduled mostly for mid-shifts between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m., the role also involves occasional shifts until 9 p.m. and rotating weekends and holidays to ensure the smooth operation of the Culinary Department. The Senior Sous Chef will support the successful operation of both patient dining services for a 400-bed unit and a $4.2 million retail dining café. This role plays a vital part in supervising kitchen staff, preparing and cooking food, designing daily menu items, and ensuring proper garnishment and presentation. This role also includes collaboration with the System Executive Chef and the Executive Chef for menu development and assisting with food ordering processes and cost control. This senior-level position is ideal for an energetic and entrepreneurial culinary professional who is passionate about high standards in food quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. Morrison Healthcare’s commitment to health, wellness, and sustainable food production will provide a dynamic and rewarding work environment for the Senior Sous Chef. Being part of an innovative team, you will contribute significantly to enhancing the food experience for patients and visitors in a high-volume healthcare setting, continuously driving culinary excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance. This opportunity provides exposure to complex foodservice operations and the chance to lead new culinary programs, making it a perfect career move for dedicated chefs seeking growth and impact within the healthcare foodservice industry.