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Morrison Living

Sous Chef

Morrison Living, Brighton, Colorado, United States, 80602

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Morrison Living is hiring a Sous Chef in Thornton, CO. Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 per year.

Job Summary As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation, while ensuring compliance with client’s culture, health regulations, and company standards. You will motivate, train, develop, and direct back‑of‑house associates to deliver high‑quality food that meets customer and management expectations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and cooking of various food items.

Help plan and create menus.

Roll out new culinary programs in coordination with marketing and the culinary team.

Assist in managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at the management level.

Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food‑service operations.

Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.

Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.

Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.

ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.

Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Excel.

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Holiday Time Off, Personal Leave, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts.

Equal Opportunity Employment 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. 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, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Living maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req ID: 1482507 | Contact: DANIELLE BETZELBERGER

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