CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Healthcare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is looking for a full-time CHEF at UF Health North, Jacksonville, FL. This role involves supervising kitchen staff in food preparation and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have previous kitchen experience and a passion for quality food service.

In addition to a competitive pay range of $16.50 - $18.00 per hour, benefits include a retirement plan, health/wellness programs, and various voluntary benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen and cooking experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises cooks and associates in food preparation and service.
• Ensures food handling and sanitation standards are met.
• Prepares and serves high-quality food items.
• Maintains equipment and workstation sanitation.

Job description

Location and Schedule

Full‑time CHEF positions at UF Health North, 1555 Max Leggett Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Online applications only.

Schedule: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm, days may vary and include weekends. Flexible as discussed during interview.

Pay Range: $16.50 to $18.00 per hour.

Job Summary

Directs, coordinates and evaluates assigned kitchen, food production, and food‑service associates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking, and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
• Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
• Efficiently prepares high‑quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules; serves meals or prepares them for delivery.
• Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and maintenance of serving temperatures.
• Tracks food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
• Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
• Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils; cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area; keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to comply with sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen and cooking experience required.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

EEO Statement

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and associates are treated 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compliance with Florida Level 2 background screening may be required. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until all openings are filled. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.