Sous Chef

Morrison LivingSalary: $65,000 - $70,000Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone's day. The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals.Everything we do means more when it's served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset - our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.' For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com.Apply to Morrison Living today!Morrison Living is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass StoryJob SummaryThis Sous Chef I role is a hands-on, production-focused position and is a strong opportunity for experienced line cooks ready to move from an hourly role into a salaried position.This role offers a clear increase in earning potential compared to traditional hourly line cook positions, with a salary of up to $70,000 per year. It is ideal for culinary professionals with experience in high-volume batch cooking and production who want to continue cooking while gaining leadership and operational experience.The position also offers Flexible Time Off, meaning time off is not capped at a set number of days per year and can be taken as needed, provided business needs and performance expectations are met.As part of a large, established company, this role provides long-term career development, internal advancement opportunities, and a stable work environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesActively participate in hands-on cooking, high-volume batch cooking, and daily food productionAssist with planning and executing menus and production schedulesEnsure all food meets company standards for quality, freshness, and presentationFollow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulationsAssist with ordering, inventory management, and cost controlsUtilize and help maintain production sheets and standardized recipesSupport the rollout of new culinary programs in collaboration with culinary and marketing teamsHelp train and support back-of-house associates through hands-on leadershipPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsStrong culinary production experience required; high-volume or batch cooking experience preferredExperience in restaurants, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, hotels, or similar food service operationsSolid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organizationAbility to follow and execute production sheets and standardized recipesComfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environmentLeadership experience is a plus, but motivated line cooks ready to grow are encouraged to applyServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferredBasic computer skills, including familiarity with Excel, preferredAssociate's degree in Culinary Arts preferred, or equivalent professional experienceCompensation and Time OffSalaried position paying up to $70,000 annuallyDesigned as a step forward from traditional hourly cooking rolesFlexible Time Off (time off is not limited to a set number of days per year)Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a large organization