Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Healthcare Kitchen

Compass Group, North America; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is seeking an Executive Chef in Charleston, SC to lead daily kitchen operations and drive high-quality patient and staff meals. You will build and mentor a culinary team, maintain food safety standards, and manage cost controls and procurement.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a track record of progress, and relocation assistance. The team values culinary excellence and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Solid tenure in previous roles with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
• Hands-on cooking skills and experience leading a culinary team.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, presentation and cost controls.
• Catering experience a plus.
• Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and computer-based tools.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, keeping food quality, presentation and service consistent.
• Plan regular and modified menus that meet established guidelines and dietary needs.
• Train and coach staff on cooking techniques, food handling, equipment use and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, portion sizes and waste to control costs.
• Use production sheets and waste logs to keep the kitchen organized and efficient.
• Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules and ensure readiness for inspections.
• Partner with the foodservice leadership team to improve operations and client satisfaction.

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, is seeking an Executive Chef in Charleston, SC to lead daily kitchen operations and drive high-quality patient and staff meals. You will build and mentor a culinary team, maintain food safety standards, and manage cost controls and procurement.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a track record of progress, and relocation assistance. The team values culinary excellence and patient-focused service.