EXECUTIVE CHEF III - Lansing, MI

Compass Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Executive Chef III to lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meal preparation. This role involves planning menus, training staff in food safety, and maintaining inventory while complying with health regulations. Join a team dedicated to exceptional guest experiences and socially responsible practices in a dynamic environment. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact on the culinary experience in healthcare settings. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary/kitchen management experience required.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and direct meal preparation.
• Train staff in food safety and equipment handling.
• Maintain inventory and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Culinary Management

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Menu Planning

Microsoft Office

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

This Executive Chef III will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
2. Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards.
3. Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
4. Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
5. Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. A.S. or equivalent experience.
2. Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
3. Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
4. Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.
5. Extensive catering experience a plus.
6. High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
7. ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA.

Benefits:

1. Medical
2. Dental
3. Vision
4. Life Insurance/ AD
5. Disability Insurance
6. Retirement Plan
7. Flexible Time Off
8. Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
9. Associate Shopping Program
10. Health and Wellness Programs
11. Discount Marketplace
12. Identity Theft Protection
13. Pet Insurance
14. Commuter Benefits
15. Employee Assistance Program
16. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1399682