Executive Chef: High-Volume Healthcare Dining

Compass Group, North America; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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

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)

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure safe, sanitary practices while delivering high-quality meals under corporate programs. You will direct meal preparation, set standards, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu planning, and compliance with health and sanitation regulations to meet client expectations and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste logs
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation
• Sets cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas
• Maintains inventory to stay within guidelines and ensure product availability
• Decides on leftover food utilization within company guidelines
• Complies with health, safety and sanitation regulations and audits
• Follows safety policies and participates in incident reporting
• Attends departmental meetings and staff development programs

Skills

People management

Menu planning

Food safety

Training staff

Quality control

Client satisfaction

Computers - MS Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Compass Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure safe, sanitary practices while delivering high-quality meals under corporate programs. You will direct meal preparation, set standards, and lead a team in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, menu planning, and compliance with health and sanitation regulations to meet client expectations and organizational goals.