EXECUTIVE CHEF - MERIDIAN, MS, NEW ORLEANS, LA, LAFAYETTE, LA

Compass Healthcare; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Choice Auto and Home Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary functions for a dining account in Lafayette, LA, Meridian, MS, and Shreveport, LA. You will manage a team of associates and ensure safety and sanitation across operations.

You will also plan menus, control costs, purchase and manage inventory, and roll out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams. This role offers growth with a top‑notch foodservice company and requires leadership in high‑volume settings.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of culinary management experience.
• High volume production and catering experience is essential.
• Desire to learn and grow with a top‑notch foodservice company.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and expenditures for the account.
• Plan and create all menus.
• Purchase and manage inventory.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary management

Cost controls

Menu planning

Inventory management

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

We are hiring immediately for an Executive Chef in Lafayette, LA, Meridian, MS, and Shreveport, LA. Applications accepted online only.

Pay Range: [[cust_StartingPayRate]] per hour to [[cust_MaxPayRate]] per hour.

Job Summary

Working as an Executive Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost controls and expenditures for the account
• Plan and create all menus
• Purchase and manage inventory
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• Three to five years of culinary management experience
• High volume production and catering experience is essential
• Previous experience managing cost controls
• Desire to learn and grow with a top‑notch foodservice company

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full‑time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.