Sous Chef

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

Driven 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.

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Job Summary

This 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 Responsibilities

• Actively participate in hands-on cooking, high-volume batch cooking, and daily food production
• Assist with planning and executing menus and production schedules
• Ensure all food meets company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and cost controls
• Utilize and help maintain production sheets and standardized recipes
• Support the rollout of new culinary programs in collaboration with culinary and marketing teams
• Help train and support back-of-house associates through hands-on leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong culinary production experience required; high-volume or batch cooking experience preferred
• Experience in restaurants, corporate dining, education, healthcare, military, hotels, or similar food service operations
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
• Ability to follow and execute production sheets and standardized recipes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Leadership experience is a plus, but motivated line cooks ready to grow are encouraged to apply
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Excel, preferred
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred, or equivalent professional experience

Compensation and Time Off

• Salaried position paying up to $70,000 annually
• Designed as a step forward from traditional hourly cooking roles
• Flexible 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