Executive Chef

Compass Group USA; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Healthcare seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations for healthcare dining services, ensuring compliance with safety standards and corporate guidelines. This role drives menu planning, staff training, and high-quality meal production in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead culinary teams, manage inventory, and collaborate with clients to deliver consistent, patient-focused meals while upholding budget and quality targets.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required with strong culinary foundation.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is essential.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to stay within guidelines and ensures product availability.
• Oversees adherence to health regulations and company safety policies.
• Participates in departmental meetings and professional development.

Skills

Menu planning

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Catering operations

Microsoft Office

Communication

Training staff

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Culinary degree or training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

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

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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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.

Req ID: 1548963

Compass Healthcare

Caitlin Pham