SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Jefferson, LA

35d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for full time SOUS CHEF positions. This role is located at the Ochsner Sports & Orthopedics Cafe. Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. The purpose of this role is to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served. Morrison Healthcare has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise for over 70 years. With a large team of dedicated members, including registered dietitians and executive chefs, the company empowers and uplifts its employees by fostering collaboration, responsibility, and mutual support to achieve shared goals and realize unlimited potential.

Requirements

Previous cooking and/or food service experience required.

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring all deadlines are met based on production orders.
Supervises hourly food service associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
Stores food in designated areas following all corporate, state, and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control, and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils, and cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving the area.
Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
Interacts with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service-oriented manner and relays relevant information directly to the supervisor.
Demonstrates complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to associates and customers.
Keeps up with peak production and service hours.
Monitors inventory and deliveries of product and supplies, tracks product production, consumption, and waste, and informs the supervisor when supplies or product are low.
Performs other duties as assigned.