Sous Chef - Join the Team!

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company committed exclusively to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. Known for its dedication to socially responsible practices and delivering exceptional guest experiences, Morrison Healthcare operates hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafes that emphasize healthful eating and sustainability. The company has implemented a comprehensive wellness and sustainability platform called Mindful Choices®, which promotes the latest in health-conscious food options alongside an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. This initiative aligns Morrison Healthcare with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative, positively impacting up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals every year. The company has earned recognition as one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years and has been featured in Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for six consecutive years. Morrison Healthcare operates as a division of Compass Group and employs more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members. We are currently seeking a Sous Chef to join the Morrison Healthcare team at an acute care facility located in Mobile, AL. This role offers a salary range of $50,000 to $60,000 and entails playing a pivotal role in the success of the food program by assisting in the oversight of culinary operations. As a Sous Chef, you will be directly involved in planning, ordering, inventory management, and food preparation while ensuring adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards related to food quality, freshness, and presentation. The position includes leading, motivating, training, and developing back-of-house associates, ensuring that all culinary functions meet the expectations of customers, clients, and management. The Sous Chef will also collaborate with marketing and culinary teams to roll out new culinary programs, assist with menu planning, manage cost control efforts, and perform other duties as assigned. This role calls for a focused and experienced culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and who is dedicated to maintaining high culinary standards with a commitment to safety, quality, and excellence. Morrison Healthcare offers a fulfilling opportunity for individuals who want to grow their culinary careers in a respected and well-established company with strong values and a commitment to health and wellness.

• 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred