SOUS CHEF

Job Summary

Sous Chef – Jacksonville, FL

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a national leader in healthcare food and nutrition services. We serve more than 1,000 hospitals and health‑care systems across the country, delivering personalized dining experiences to patients and café patrons. With over 31,000 associates and more than 600 million meals served annually, we combine culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to transform the patient experience.

We are seeking a motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in Jacksonville, FL. The downtown campus supports two hospitals, four retail dining locations, catering services, and an elevated culinary execution model anchored by a three‑week patient menu cycle. Our culture centers 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 equivalent

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

Ownership and accountability

Professionalism and reliability

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

A passion for developing others and strengthening culture

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)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change its essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal 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.

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

Applications

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req ID

1544171

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