BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Compass Group, North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Charleston, SC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop your team, and deliver meals that support patient and hospital staff well-being.

You will ensure food quality, safety, and cost control while driving innovation and team development in a high-volume healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Strong tenure with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
• Hands‑on cooking skills and leadership of a culinary team.
• Experience in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Catering experience is a plus.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, maintaining quality, presentation, and service.
• Plan regular and modified menus meeting guidelines and dietary needs.
• Train and coach staff on cooking techniques and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, portions, and waste to control costs.
• Use production sheets and waste logs to keep the kitchen organized and efficient.
• Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules and readiness for inspections.
• Partner with leadership to improve operations and client satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Staff training

Sanitation knowledge

Cost control

Catering experience

ServSafe certification

Microsoft Office proficient

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Position Title:

BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF

Pay Grade:

14

Reports To:

SYSTEMS DIRECTOR

Salary:

$75,000 - $90,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

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.

Job Summary

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Charleston, SC | $75,000–$90,000 + Relocation Assistance

Bring your culinary talent and leadership to Morrison Healthcare in Charleston. We’re looking for a hands‑on chef with solid tenure, clear career progression and a track record of leading teams and delivering quality food.

Candidates must live in the Charleston area or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available.

JOB SUMMARY

As Executive Chef, you’ll lead daily kitchen operations, develop your team and deliver meals that make a difference for patients, guests and hospital staff. You’ll oversee food quality, production, purchasing and safety while bringing fresh ideas and strong leadership to the kitchen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead kitchen operations, keeping food quality, presentation and service consistent.
• Plan regular and modified menus that meet established guidelines and dietary needs.
• Train and coach staff on cooking techniques, food handling, equipment use and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, portion sizes and waste to control costs.
• Use production sheets and waste logs to keep the kitchen organized and efficient.
• Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules and ensure readiness for inspections.
• Partner with the foodservice leadership team to improve operations and client satisfaction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Solid tenure in previous roles with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
• Hands‑on cooking skills and experience leading a culinary team.
• Experience in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, presentation and cost controls.
• Catering experience a plus.
• Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and computer‑based tools.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Build your next chapter in Charleston—with an opportunity to lead, develop your team and put your culinary experience to work.

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, 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.