Executive Chef – Healthcare Dining Leader (Orlando)

Compass Group USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in the Orlando area. Bring your culinary creativity to a hands-on leadership role that delivers high-quality meals while managing a team in a fast-paced healthcare foodservice environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive kitchen management, strong cooking skills, and experience with high-volume production.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience.
• Strong hands-on cooking and team leadership skills.
• Experience in high-volume foodservice; catering experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of production planning, food cost controls, and sanitation.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on flavor, quality, and presentation
• Plan and execute menus, including modified diets, following established guidelines
• Coach and train your team in cooking techniques, food safety, and service standards
• Manage ordering, inventory, food costs, portions, and waste
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized kitchen and ensure audit readiness

Skills

Culinary management

Hands-on cooking

Team leadership

High-volume service

Catering experience

Production planning

Food cost controls

Sanitation

Culinary degree

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in the Orlando area. Bring your culinary creativity to a hands-on leadership role that delivers high-quality meals while managing a team in a fast-paced healthcare foodservice environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressive kitchen management, strong cooking skills, and experience with high-volume production.