Executive Chef - High-Volume Healthcare Kitchens

Compass Group USA; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs. This is an energetic culinary leadership role in a healthcare setting.

You will lead menu planning, staff training, inventory controls, and adherence to guidelines while delivering high-quality meals and maintaining sanitation standards across facilities.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience; culinary degree not required.
• Extensive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and presentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food safety and equipment operation.
• Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Manages inventory to stay within guidelines and assures availability.
• Decides on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings and development.
• Supports client satisfaction programs and activities.

Skills

Culinary management

Catering experience

High volume operations

Batch cooking

Food presentation

Food cost controls

Hands-on chef

MS Office

Client satisfaction programs

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs. This is an energetic culinary leadership role in a healthcare setting.

You will lead menu planning, staff training, inventory controls, and adherence to guidelines while delivering high-quality meals and maintaining sanitation standards across facilities.