EXECUTIVE CHEF II

Compass Group USA; Dover; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in the Orlando area. You will develop a strong team and deliver meals that make a difference in patient and café settings.

Great food, meaningful work, and room to grow await the right candidate. Healthcare experience is not required if you come from restaurant, hotel, resort, or catering backgrounds.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Strong hands-on cooking and team leadership skills.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice; catering experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of production planning, food cost controls, and sanitation.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on flavor, quality, and presentation.
• Plan and execute menus, including modified diets, following established guidelines.
• Coach and train your team in cooking techniques, food safety, and service standards.
• Manage ordering, inventory, food costs, portions, and waste.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen and ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Reports to - Sr EC

Salary - 75 - 90K + relocation assistance if outside the area

Grade 13

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, 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.

EXECUTIVE CHEF | ORLANDO AREA

Morrison Healthcare

Great food. Meaningful work. Room to grow.

Bring your culinary creativity and leadership to Morrison Healthcare! We’re looking for a hands-on Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, develop a strong team, and deliver meals that make a difference.

Coming from a restaurant, hotel, resort, or catering operation? We welcome your experience—healthcare experience is not required.

WHY JOIN US?

• 5-day workweek with alternating weekends


• Career growth with a national foodservice leader


• Opportunities to build your team and sharpen your leadership skills

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on flavor, quality, and presentation


• Plan and execute menus, including modified diets, following established guidelines


• Coach and train your team in cooking techniques, food safety, and service standards


• Manage ordering, inventory, food costs, portions, and waste


• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen and ensure audit readiness

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience


• Strong hands‑on cooking and team leadership skills


• Experience in high‑volume foodservice; catering experience is a plus


• Knowledge of production planning, food cost controls, and sanitation


• Culinary degree or equivalent experience


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email


• ServSafe certification preferred

Ready for your next chapter? Come grow with us!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic 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)

Associates may also 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, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, 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 (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA