SOUS CHEF

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.

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Job Summary

Sous Chef - Jacksonville, FL

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in Jacksonville, FL.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of one of Morrison's premier healthcare operations. Our Downtown Jacksonville campus supports two hospitals, four retail dining locations, catering services, elevated culinary execution, and a three-week patient menu cycle. We are committed to developing future leaders and building a strong culture centered on teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily culinary operations for patient dining, retail, and catering services
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary associates
• Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion control standards are met
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, receiving, and food cost controls
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Partner with leadership to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Support menu execution, station development, and special events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef Manager, or similar role
• Experience in healthcare, senior living, higher education, hotels, corporate dining, or other high-volume foodservice environments preferred
• Strong knowledge of food production, inventory management, ordering, and food safety practices
• Experience leading and developing culinary teams
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Culinary degree preferred but not required

What We're Looking For

We're looking for candidates who bring both technical expertise and strong leadership qualities. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Ownership and accountability
• Professionalism and reliability
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork and collaboration
• A passion for developing others and strengthening culture

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

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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,click here 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1570798

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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