Executive Chef: Leadership in High-Volume Culinary

Compass Group USA; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

Morrison Living is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure safe and sanitary practices, and deliver show-quality food. You will lead menu development, mentor staff, and manage budgets to align with client expectations and company standards.

Preferred candidates have hands-on culinary leadership, strong cost controls, and experience with high-volume dining programs in a healthcare or senior living setting.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands-on chef experience a must.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure safe, sanitary work environment.
• Plan menus and train kitchen staff to follow recipes, portions, and standards.
• Monitor food quality, cost controls, and inventory to meet budgets.
• Lead team meetings, set performance and budget goals, and provide coaching.

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Living is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure safe and sanitary practices, and deliver show-quality food. You will lead menu development, mentor staff, and manage budgets to align with client expectations and company standards.

Preferred candidates have hands-on culinary leadership, strong cost controls, and experience with high-volume dining programs in a healthcare or senior living setting.