Executive Chef - Healthcare Dining Leader, Flexible PTO

Compass Group USA; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; 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 for a busy healthcare dining program. You will oversee patient meals, retail dining, and events, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and compliance.

The facility serves an average daily census of 202 patients, with a thriving retail operation generating approximately $1.2 million in annual sales, and a culinary team that includes 8 FTE cooks.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines
• Makes decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits
• Follows safety policies and participates in departmental meetings and staff development

Skills

Hands-on chef

Food cost controls

Catering trends

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a busy healthcare dining program. You will oversee patient meals, retail dining, and events, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and compliance.

The facility serves an average daily census of 202 patients, with a thriving retail operation generating approximately $1.2 million in annual sales, and a culinary team that includes 8 FTE cooks.