Senior Executive Chef

Overview

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

Working as a Senior Executive Chef will allow you to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit, ensuring on-trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations
• Train, develop and provide inspirational leadership to the local culinary team
• Lead Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus
• Analyze ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devise and lead improvements
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of daily menu items and explain them to customers accurately

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field preferred
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Experience planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective
• Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet)
• Ability to communicate at various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate
• ServSafe® Certification

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)

Additional Information

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, refer to the wage transparency information for paid time off benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on 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.

Important Information

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Note

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.