Sous Chef

Job Title

Full‑time SOUS CHEF

Davenport, FL (40100 Highway 27, Heart of Florida). Online applications accepted only.

Full time schedule; days and hours may vary, including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Commercial kitchen management experience required.
• Pay Range: $24.00 to $27.00 per hour.

Helps Executive Chef prepare and cook foods. Coordinates activities of cooks and other food‑service associates. Assumes responsibility for kitchen and food‑service associates in the absence of Executive Chef.

• Cook and prepare food following approved recipes and production standards, ensuring all deadlines are met based on production orders.
• Supervise hourly food service associates; include interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Store food in designated areas following all corporate, state and federal food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Ensure proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of appropriate serving temperatures.
• Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Clean workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with all sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
• Interact with customers to resolve complaints in a friendly, service‑oriented manner. Relay relevant information directly to supervisor.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explain them to associates and customers.
• Keep up with peak production and service hours.
• Monitor inventory and deliveries of product and supplies. Track product production, consumption and waste. Inform supervisor when supplies or product are low.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits: retirement plan, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance and voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and choice auto and home program.
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability 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,  for paid time off benefits information.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Final date to receive applications: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.