EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in Concord, NC. This is a hands-on role for a culinary leader who will build a strong team, craft standout menus, and elevate the overall dining experience.

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations, supervise the team, and manage food quality, costs, inventory, safety, and sanitation while partnering with marketing to introduce new programs.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of culinary management experience.
• High-volume food production and catering experience.
• Strong knowledge of food costs, purchasing, and inventory.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop the culinary team.
• Create exciting, high-quality menus.
• Manage food costs, budgets, and account expenses.
• Oversee purchasing, production, and inventory.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary teams.
• Bring fresh ideas and help take the operation to the next level.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Purchasing & inventory

Passion for food

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

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.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus!

Job Summary

EXECUTIVE CHEF – CONCORD, NC

Ready to make your mark?

We're looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in Concord, NC. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who wants to build a strong team, introduce fresh ideas, and elevate the overall dining experience.

Job Summary:

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations for the account. You'll lead and develop a team of associates while managing food quality, menu development, costs, inventory, safety, and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and develop the culinary team
• Create exciting, high-quality menus
• Manage food costs, budgets, and account expenses
• Oversee purchasing, production, and inventory
• Maintain high standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation
• Introduce new culinary programs in partnership with the marketing and culinary teams
• Bring fresh ideas and help take the operation to the next level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree preferred
• Three to five years of culinary management experience
• High-volume food production and catering experience
• Strong knowledge of food costs, purchasing, and inventory
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team
• A passion for great food and creating an outstanding dining experience
• Desire to grow with a top-notch foodservice company

If you're an experienced chef looking for the opportunity to lead, create, and leave your mark, we want to hear from you.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord
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