Healthcare Executive Sous Chef

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Position Title:
Healthcare Executive Sous Chef - Naples FL

Other Forms of Compensation:
Merit Increases

Think Fresh! Lead with Excellence!

An industry leading hospitality food service group, Unidine is driven by its exceptional people sharing their passion, creativity and talent to craft memorable guest experiences. Unidine’s commitment to scratch cooking, innovative programs, venue concepts and services continues to push boundaries and modernize dining programs for hundreds of clients around the nation. Our restaurants, bars, cafeterias and bistros offer a place for guests to enjoy something extraordinary.

That is why we believe that using the freshest ingredients makes for the best dishes, staying ahead of industry trends pushes us to be innovative, and giving team members the right tools and resources helps them to perform their best. Come and join our award-winning team!

We are seeking an Executive Sous Chef with direct healthcare or senior living culinary leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have:

• Hands‑on background in clinical food service, including therapeutic diets, texture modifications, and compliance with physician‑directed meal plans.
• Proven experience in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing dining operations.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission).
• Experience managing hourly associates in a healthcare/senior living setting.
• Serv Safe Manager certification (required); CDM/CFPP certification a strong plus.
• Comfort with back‑of‑house sanitation and production standards in a clinical feeding facility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing 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.

• 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.
• Supervises co‑workers to ensure the cleanliness, organization, and overall sanitation of the kitchen.
• Motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house employees preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E‑mail and the Internet.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills.

Unidine is a member of Compass Group USA.

Associates at Unidine 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.

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…