Regional Sous Chef

Compass Group
$60,000-65,000
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, flex time, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Springfield
Jul 24, 2025
Morrison Healthcare Salary:$60,000-65,000 The Sous Chef is based out of South/South Central, IL and will travel 100% of the time Region: this Sous Chef supports 9 different healthcare accounts in Southern IL and potentially 4 in Northeastern WI Schedule:Based on business needs - shifts between 6a and 6p, primarily M - F Morrison Healthcareis a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafes feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members. Job Summary Traveling/Regional Sous Chef Are you passionate about culinary arts and ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a talented and dedicated Sous Chef to join our dynamic team, supporting our healthcare clients in the Southern Illinois region. In this role, you will work closely with our Head Chefs and Directors of Dining to create exceptional dishes, maintain high standards of food quality, and ensure smooth kitchen operations. You will also help train our already amazing associates, assist with catering functions and support our retail cafe programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and have a knack for leadership, we want to hear from you! Join us in delivering unforgettable dining experiences to our patients and guests. Key Responsibilities: 100% Regional Travel within our Southern IL market (ex: Springfield, Effingham, Mattoon, Pana, Litchfield). Occassionally assisting in Northeastern WI. Assists the Executive Chefs/Directors with managing food and labor cost for the accounts Assists theExecutive Chefs/Directors with planning and creating menus Produces and executes catering events Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team Preferred Qualifications: Based in Southern IL for proximity to territory/region A.S. or equivalent experience Progressive culinary/kitchen management experience High volume, complex foodservice operations experience, preferably in healthcare or higher education Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful Catering experience a plus A focus on food quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities ServSafe certified - highly desirable Apply to Morrison Healthcare today! Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story 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 for paid time off benefits information. 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. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID:1445851 Morrison Healthcare STACEY MOONEY [[req_classification