EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group•Chicago, IL

12d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Executive Chef in a healthcare setting, you will lead all kitchen operations while ensuring a safe, sanitary environment for staff and patients. You will oversee meal preparation in alignment with corporate programs, nutritional standards, and regulatory guidelines. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic culinary professional with strong leadership skills and healthcare experience.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years as an Executive Chef, with at least 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
Previous experience in healthcare food service required.
Hands-on chef experience
Institutional and batch cooking experience
High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Internet applications.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
Extensive catering experience (a plus)
ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement regular and modified menus according to established nutritional and regulatory guidelines.
Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste meals to ensure quality.
Train kitchen staff on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices based on company and healthcare standards.
Establish and enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas; ensure compliance by kitchen staff.
Maintain food and non-food supply inventory within budget guidelines while ensuring product availability.
Make decisions regarding leftover food products in accordance with company guidelines.
Comply with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation procedures; maintain audit readiness for health department and third-party inspections.
Follow facility and company safety policies, including occurrence reporting.
Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and client satisfaction programs.