SOUS CHEF

Compass Group•Manchester, CT

38d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef supports the Food & Nutrition Services departments for two hospital campuses (249 and 102 licensed beds) and ensures high‑quality culinary service across patient dining, retail operations, and catering. This role plays a key part in maintaining safe, consistent, and patient‑centered food service that aligns with healthcare standards. The Sous Chef contributes to: Exceptional patient meal service that supports healing and patient satisfaction Efficient, compliant kitchen operations High‑quality food production and presentation A positive, collaborative work environment for culinary team members This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated culinary professional passionate about service excellence in a healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

A.S. degree in culinary arts or equivalent hands‑on experience.
Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience; healthcare or institutional cooking experience preferred.
High‑volume operations experience strongly desired.
Catering production experience is a plus.
Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, cost controls, and batch cooking.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and general computer applications.
Willingness to participate in patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.
ServSafe® certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef with cost control, budget oversight, and monitoring food and supply expenditures.
Support menu planning and development for patient, retail, and catering services.
Execute and oversee catering functions across both campuses.
Assist with developing, testing, and implementing new culinary programs in partnership with the corporate culinary and marketing teams.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards, including HACCP and healthcare regulatory expectations.
Support high‑volume production and ensure consistent quality across all service areas.
Provide daily leadership to kitchen staff, contributing to training, workflow efficiency, and operational excellence.