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SOUS CHEF - VCU Medical Center Main Hospital, Richmond, VA

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare is a prominent leader in the healthcare food and nutrition services industry, operating as a division of Compass Group USA. With a rich history spanning over 70 years, the company supports more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States, employing over 31,000 associates nationwide. Morrison Healthcare’s mission revolves around utilizing the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences that contribute to the healing and wellbeing of patients, as well as offering high-quality food service in their café settings. The company prides itself on blending culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistent foodservice excellence, having earned recognition as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and securing a spot in Training Magazine’s Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison Healthcare serves more than 600 million meals each year and maintains a workforce including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs.

The opportunity at hand is for the role of Sous Chef within Morrison Healthcare. This position is key to the successful operation of the culinary department within a designated facility. The Sous Chef plays a vital supporting role to the Executive Chef by assisting with the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, as well as contributing to the development of daily menu items and their presentation. This role often involves supervising hourly kitchen associates and collaborating closely with the Executive Chef on menu development and inventory management. Ideal candidates for this position are entrepreneurial culinary professionals who are energetic and detail-oriented, capable of managing high-volume and complex foodservice operations. The Sous Chef will also contribute to cost control measures and help implement new culinary programs aligned with company marketing and culinary strategies. The role demands strong culinary skills, experience in catering, batch cooking, and institutional food production, alongside a comprehensive understanding of food quality, sanitation, and cost management. Morrison Healthcare offers this exciting career opportunity along with a comprehensive benefits package and the prestige of working within a top healthcare food services company.

Job Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience
  • prior culinary management or supervisory experience
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office software
  • willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
  • ServSafe certification preferred
  • strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. or equivalent culinary experience
  • some progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
  • catering experience a plus
  • experience with high-volume, complex foodservice operations
  • knowledge of institutional and batch cooking
  • comprehensive knowledge of food quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet
  • ServSafe certification highly desirable

Job Duties

  • Assist the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
  • assist the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
  • produce and execute catering events
  • roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with company marketing and culinary team
  • supervise and support hourly kitchen associates
  • ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
  • manage daily kitchen operations

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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