EXECUTIVE CHEF - Abilene, TX

Compass Group, North America; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary functions for a dining account and lead a team of associates. You will ensure safety and sanitation, and drive menu planning and program rollouts in collaboration with the culinary and marketing teams.

The role emphasizes cost controls, high-volume production, and continuous growth within a premier healthcare-focused foodservice company. Equal opportunity employer with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Three to five years of culinary management experience.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Previous experience managing cost controls.
• Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary functions for the dining account and lead a team of associates.
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards are met across the account.
• Plan and create all menus in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.
• Roll out new culinary programs in coordination with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary management

High volume catering

Cost controls

Team leadership

Growth mindset

Education

Culinary degree preferred

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 an Executive Chef , you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account
• Plans and creates all menus
• Purchases and manages inventory
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Culinary degree preferred
• Three to five years of culinary management experience
• High volume production and catering experience is essential
• Previous experience managing cost controls
• Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company

Compass Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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.

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.