Executive Chef - High-Volume Healthcare Kitchen Lead

Compass Group, North America; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure safety and quality. You will direct meal preparation under corporate programs, mentor staff, and drive high-volume output across facilities.

This role suits a proactive culinary professional with leadership experience and a passion for operational excellence. Strong candidates bring 5+ years of progressive kitchen management, hands-on chef experience, and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food and catering trends, quality, cost controls and presentation.
• Proficient with computers; MS Office, Outlook and Internet use.
• Willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Quality control

Food safety

MS Office

Client satisfaction programs

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure safety and quality. You will direct meal preparation under corporate programs, mentor staff, and drive high-volume output across facilities.

This role suits a proactive culinary professional with leadership experience and a passion for operational excellence. Strong candidates bring 5+ years of progressive kitchen management, hands-on chef experience, and a proven track record in