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Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group


Job Location:

Lexington, KY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70000 - 75000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Salary:$

Location: Lexington KY

Schedule: 7am-4pm weekends as need (may vary based on operations)

Morrison Healthcare a Compass Healthcare company is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company serving more than 1000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31000 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 nations 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 Healthcares Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1600 registered dietitians and 1200 executive chefs and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef and Director of Retail Services with kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation ServSafe safety production and merchandising requirements
  • Motivates trains develops and directs the 20 or so back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers clients and sectors
  • Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
  • Assists in all phases of planning ordering inventory and food preparation
  • Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
  • 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
  • Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
  • Ability to think on their feet as well as create produce and serve on the fly
  • Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen product and quality identification
  • Excellent interpersonal customer service and oral/written communication skills
  • Applied food service sanitation certification SERVSAFE and/or HACCP federal guideline certification
  • Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market/trends and creative food presentation preferred

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.

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: are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:1575806

Morrison Healthcare

STACEY MOONEY

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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group North America is a family of companies building experiences for all of our customers.

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