SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•El Paso, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring immediately for a full time SOUS CHEF position. This role involves helping the Executive Chef prepare and cook foods, coordinating the activities of cooks and other food-service associates, and assuming responsibility for the kitchen and food-service associates in the absence of the Executive Chef. Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Your work will have purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served. For over 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With over 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, taking responsibility for our commitments, and believing in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Requirements

5 years of previous cooking experience in a healthcare setting is required.

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares food following approved recipes and production standards. Ensures all deadlines are met based on production orders.
Supervises hourly food service associates. Includes interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
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. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving 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. Relays relevant information directly to 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. Informs supervisor when supplies or product are low.
Performs other duties as assigned.