Executive Chef I: Lead High-Volume Healthcare Kitchen

Compass Healthcare; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

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

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef I in Odessa, TX to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment in line with corporate guidelines. You will lead meal preparation with an entrepreneurial spirit and direct culinary activities across the site.

Key responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, inventory control, and adherence to health regulations. This role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, cost control, and delivering high‑quality meals to clients.

Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience preferred.
• Extensive catering and high‑volume foodservice experience desirable.
• Hands‑on chef leadership and strong food cost awareness essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follow recipes, portioning, and presentation standards; manage daily production worksheets and waste logs.
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation per company standards.
• Establish cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and work areas; ensure adherence.
• Maintain inventory and ensure product availability within guidelines.
• Make decisions on leftover food usage within company policies.
• Comply with health, safety, and sanitation regulations and pass audits.
• Follow safety policies and participate in staff meetings and training.

Skills

Hands-on chef

Menu planning

Food safety

Team training

Equipment operation

Microsoft Office

Education

AS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef I in Odessa, TX to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment in line with corporate guidelines. You will lead meal preparation with an entrepreneurial spirit and direct culinary activities across the site.

Key responsibilities include menu planning, staff training, inventory control, and adherence to health regulations. This role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, cost control, and delivering high‑quality meals to clients.