Sous Chef - Charleston, SC

Morrison Healthcare is a prominent national food and nutrition services company dedicated exclusively to serving over 600 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. As a division of Compass Group, Morrison Healthcare operates hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés that emphasize socially responsible practices and deliver exceptional guest experiences. The company is well-known for its comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform, which focuses on promoting healthy eating habits and understanding behavioral changes related to food consumption. Morrison Healthcare supports the Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative, which positively impacts up to 41 million patients and serves approximately 500 million hospital meals annually. The company's dedication to excellence is reflected in its listing as one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years and recognized by Training Magazine as a Top 125 organization for six straight years. With a workforce that includes more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members, Morrison Healthcare stands at the forefront of culinary innovation and healthcare foodservice solutions.

The role offered is for a Sous Chef position located in Charleston, SC, with an annual salary range of $60,000 - $62,000. The Sous Chef will play a vital role in managing and executing high-quality culinary services within a dynamic acute care environment. This position involves assisting the Executive Chef with overseeing the Culinary Department's operations, including supervising preparation and cooking of various food items and developing daily menus with careful attention to presentation and garnishment. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for managing cost controls alongside the Executive Chef, contributing to ordering supplies, and launching new culinary programs and catering events. This opportunity is ideal for an energetic and entrepreneurial culinary professional who is passionate about delivering the highest standards of foodservice in a hospital setting. The Sous Chef will also have supervisory responsibility for hourly kitchen associates and will work closely with leadership, marketing, and culinary teams to enhance guest satisfaction and culinary excellence. This role requires not only culinary expertise but also strong management skills and a commitment to maintaining food safety and sanitation standards. Morrison Healthcare supports a culture of growth and development, offering employees comprehensive benefits and opportunities to advance within a respected and industry-leading company.