EXECUTIVE CHEF IV ( RIDGECREST HOSPITAL) RIDGECREST CA

Compass Group•Ridgecrest, CA

20h•Onsite

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 uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance healing and healthful missions. Morrison has been serving major health systems for over 70 years, leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. It has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization by Training Magazine. Morrison employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually. Job Summary: Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for 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. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Requirements

Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences
Hands-on chef experience a must
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience
Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

Responsibilities

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate