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SOUS CHEF
Job in
Oak Lawn, Cook County, Illinois, 60453, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
Listing for:
Compass Group, North America
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-06
Job specializations:
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Salary:*
* ** 75,000 - 85,000 / year based on experience*
* ** Other Forms of Compensation:
** Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
** Pay Grade: 12*
* ** Morrison Healthcare** , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the _Power of Food_ to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients.
Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.
** Job Summary*
* As the
** Sous Chef** , you will support the daily culinary operations within a healthcare food service department. This role assists with supervising food production, preparing and cooking menu items, and ensuring high‑quality presentation for both patient and retail services. You will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to develop menus, support ordering and inventory processes, and uphold safety and sanitation standards.
This position is ideal for a hands‑on, motivated culinary professional committed to excellence in a healthcare environment.
** Key Responsibilities*
* + Support the Executive Chef in managing food cost controls and monitoring expenditures.
+ Assist in planning, developing, and executing patient, retail, and catering menus.
+ Produce and execute catering functions aligned with facility needs and standards.
+ Implement new culinary programs in partnership with the company's culinary and marketing teams.
+ Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, regulatory compliance, and healthcare dietary requirements.
** Preferred Qualifications*
* + A.S. degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
+ Progressive kitchen or culinary management experience; healthcare or institutional cooking preferred.
+ Catering experience is a plus.
+ Experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced food service operations highly desirable.
+ Strong knowledge of culinary trends, quality production, sanitation practices, cost management, and food presentation.
+ Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and internet applications.
+ Willingness to participate in patient and client satisfaction initiatives.
+ Serv Safe certification highly preferred.
** Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!*
* _Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA_
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** Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.*
* + Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance/ AD
+ Disability Insurance
+ Retirement Plan
+ Flexible Time Off
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
+ Personal Leave
+ Associate Shopping Program
+ Health and Wellness Programs
+ Discount Marketplace
+ Identity Theft Protection
+ Pet Insurance
+ Commuter Benefits
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, ( Wage Transparency or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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** Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.*
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