EXECUTIVE CHEF I
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison focuses on creating personalized dining experiences to support healing and health. The company has a long history of serving major health systems and is recognized for its culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. The company employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen-management experience
- Hands-on leadership experience in a high-volume foodservice environment
- Experience leading, training and developing culinary teams
- Strong knowledge of food production, presentation, sanitation and cost controls
- Experience with inventory, purchasing, scheduling and labor management
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and basic kitchen-management technology
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare experience is not required.
- Catering, banquet or large-scale production experience is a plus
- Culinary degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience will be considered
- ServSafe certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations and develop a strong culinary team
- Create and execute regular and modified menus
- Maintain high standards for food quality, flavor, presentation and consistency
- Train and coach kitchen staff on preparation, equipment, food safety and sanitation
- Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, production and waste
- Oversee high-volume production and catering operations
- Establish cleaning and equipment-maintenance schedules
- Ensure compliance with company, health department and regulatory standards
- Partner with operational leaders to improve the customer experience
- Bring new ideas, culinary trends and creative solutions to the operation
- Build a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability and growth
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
