SOUS CHEF, SR - HOSPITAL

Compass Group•Belle Meade, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Sous Chef, you will support the successful culinary operation of the food & nutrition department at a large hospital. This role is responsible for overseeing retail, patient dining services, catering, and overall culinary operations while helping lead a team of approximately 40 associates. The hospital is an acute care, Level II trauma hospital with 541 beds and an average daily census of about 350 patients. The account includes bedside patient meal ordering, a 24-hour retail cafeteria, and catering services.

Requirements

Experience in purchasing, ordering, and inventory management required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Email, Internet)
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Willingness to participate in patient/client satisfaction initiatives

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or 2+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
Healthcare or hospital culinary experience strongly preferred
Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments and catering
Knowledge of institutional and batch cooking practices
Strong understanding of food trends, quality standards, sanitation, and cost controls
ServSafe certification

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily culinary operations across patient services, retail dining, and catering
Oversee purchasing, ordering, receiving, and inventory management along with related administrative functions
Support scheduling, training, and development of culinary associates
Help manage cost controls and ensure responsible budget execution
Assist with developing, planning, and executing menus, including preparation and presentation
Lead and execute catering events
Supervise food production and ensure quality, consistency, and food safety standards
Support rollout of new culinary programs in partnership with company marketing and culinary teams
Maintain compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards