Executive Chef

Compass Group, North America; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and lead the culinary team in alignment with corporate programs. This energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional will shape menus and standards across operations.

You will train staff, manage inventory, and ensure quality and compliance with health regulations. The role emphasizes leadership, cost controls, and delivering exceptional patient-focused meals within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Hands-on chef experience is a must
• Experience with high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable
• Proficient in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Proficient with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to guidelines
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation and safety
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas
• Manage inventory to stay within guidelines and ensure availability
• Decide on utilization of leftovers within company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations
• Follow safety policies and participate in meetings and programs

Skills

Culinary management

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Food safety & sanitation

Training staff

Food cost controls

Computer literacy

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Internet

Excel

Job description

Compass Healthcare

About Compass Healthcare

Compass Healthcare is a leading provider of support services to the healthcare industry, unifying the specialized expertise of Crothall Healthcare, Intelas, Morrison Healthcare, Touchpoint Support Services, and Unidine Healthcare. With its collective 100 years of experience, Compass Healthcare is at home in healthcare, partnering with healthcare organizations nationwide to deliver safer, more seamless care through innovative, integrated, and transformational support services.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines

• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality

• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards

• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned

• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed

• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products

• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits

• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting

• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training

• Extensive catering experience a plus

• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable

• Institutional and batch cooking experiences

• Hands-on chef experience a must

• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet

• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Compass Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Compass 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/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Compass-Healthcare.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_Wage-Transparency_Compass-Healthcare.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.

Compass Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.