SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a nationally recognized leader in healthcare food and nutrition services with over 70 years of experience supporting leading health systems across the United States. Known for its commitment to excellence, Morrison Healthcare employs more than 31,000 team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs. The company prides itself on fostering a culture that values caring for people, promoting belonging, and creating meaningful moments through nourishing meals prepared with the highest standards of quality and detail. Morrison Healthcare’s mission centers on making a positive impact on the lives of patients, caregivers, and communities by delivering exceptional culinary services in healthcare environments.

We are currently hiring immediately for full-time Sous Chef positions located at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley, Louisiana. This role offers a full-time schedule from Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary and include rotating weekends, which will be discussed in more detail during the interview process. The pay range for this position is $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of culinary expertise and leadership in supporting healthcare food service operations.

The Sous Chef role is a critical position within the culinary management team, helping the Executive Chef in preparing and cooking foods while coordinating the activities of cooks and other food-service associates. This position requires someone who is capable of taking responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of the Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will possess previous culinary management experience, demonstrating strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to maintain the highest standards in food preparation, safety, and presentation.

Key responsibilities include ensuring all food is cooked and prepared following approved recipes and production standards and meeting strict production order deadlines. The Sous Chef will supervise hourly food service associates, handling aspects such as interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as appropriate. Proper food handling procedures and sanitation compliance are of paramount importance to safeguard patient health, ensuring correct portion control, food presentation, and maintenance of serving temperatures.

This role also demands a hands-on approach to maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils, as well as managing inventory and product deliveries. The Sous Chef must be proactive in monitoring product usage, waste control, and timely replenishment of supplies. In addition, they interact with customers to address any complaints in a friendly and service-oriented manner, ensuring patient satisfaction at all times. Understanding and explaining daily menu items accurately to both associates and customers is necessary to support smooth operations during peak production and service hours.

At Morrison Healthcare, team members benefit from a robust package designed to promote health, wellness, and work-life balance. Full-time and part-time positions alike offer a range of benefits including a retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness initiatives, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and various voluntary benefits such as critical illness insurance and legal services. Full-time employees additionally receive medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, disability insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance programs, and flexible spending accounts. Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits are also provided in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Morrison Healthcare, as a member of Compass Group, values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring fair treatment of all applicants and associates based on ability, achievements, and experience, without discrimination. This employment opportunity at Acadia General Hospital reflects the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where culinary professionals can thrive while making a meaningful difference in healthcare nutrition services.