Executive Chef | Lead High-Volume Healthcare Kitchens

Compass Healthcare; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead kitchens within the Florida region, headquartered around Orlando. The role requires travel to support accounts and develop culinary teams, driving high standards and creative menus.

You will manage operations, plan menus, train staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls while delivering exceptional dining experiences for patients and clients.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills with ability to lead, teach, and motivate a team.
• Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations, including batch cooking.
• Solid knowledge of food cost controls, production planning, sanitation, and presentation.
• Creativity and understanding of current food and catering trends.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with focus on great food, consistent execution, and safe, organized workplace.
• Plan and execute regular and modified menus while maintaining recipes, portions, and presentation standards.
• Stay hands-on with production, taste food, and coach your team to deliver quality at every meal.
• Train and develop associates in culinary techniques, equipment use, food safety, and sanitation.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, production, and waste to control costs and keep kitchens running efficiently.
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance with company standards and health regulations.
• Partner with account leaders and clients to improve the dining experience and bring culinary programs to life.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

High‑volume operations

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Team coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification preferred

Tools

Outlook

Computer-based operational tools

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead kitchens within the Florida region, headquartered around Orlando. The role requires travel to support accounts and develop culinary teams, driving high standards and creative menus.

You will manage operations, plan menus, train staff, and ensure food safety and cost controls while delivering exceptional dining experiences for patients and clients.