Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Healthcare Kitchen

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Charleston, SC seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop a team, and deliver patient- and guest-focused meals. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate with solid tenure and leadership experience.

You will oversee food quality, production, purchasing and safety, bringing fresh ideas and strong leadership to the kitchen while ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines.

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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Hands-on cooking

High-volume operations

Catering experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Food production cost controls

ServSafe certification

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare in Charleston, SC seeks an Executive Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop a team, and deliver patient- and guest-focused meals. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate with solid tenure and leadership experience.

You will oversee food quality, production, purchasing and safety, bringing fresh ideas and strong leadership to the kitchen while ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines.