Executive Chef Lead — High-Volume Kitchen Innovator

Compass Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen in a healthcare dining environment. This hands-on role requires culinary leadership, menu development, and a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring strong food-production knowledge, cost controls, and a track record of developing culinary teams; healthcare experience is not required, welcoming chefs from hotels, resorts, and large-scale operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen-management experience.
• Hands-on leadership experience in a high-volume foodservice environment.
• Experience leading, training and developing culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food production, presentation, sanitation and cost controls.
• Catering, banquet or large-scale production experience is a plus.
• Experience with inventory, purchasing, scheduling and labor management.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and basic kitchen-management technology.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience will be considered.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and develop a strong culinary team.
• Create and execute regular and modified menus.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, flavor, presentation and consistency.
• Train and coach kitchen staff on preparation, equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, production and waste.
• Oversee high-volume production and catering operations.
• Establish cleaning and equipment-maintenance schedules.
• Ensure compliance with company, health department and regulatory standards.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve the customer experience.
• Bring new ideas, culinary trends and creative solutions to the operation.
• Build a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability and growth.

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen in a healthcare dining environment. This hands-on role requires culinary leadership, menu development, and a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring strong food-production knowledge, cost controls, and a track record of developing culinary teams; healthcare experience is not required, welcoming chefs from hotels, resorts, and large-scale operations.