EXECUTIVE CHEF ( PROVIDENCE PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR) EVERETTE WA

Compass Healthcare; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, seeks an Executive Chef in Washington (Everett area) to oversee kitchen operations, maintain safety and sanitation, and direct meal preparation per corporate programs. This is an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary leadership role.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of kitchen management, hands-on chef experience, and strong knowledge of food cost controls, sanitation, and staff development. Standout ServSafe certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Hands-on chef experience required
• ServSafe certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Plan regular and modified menus per guidelines
• Follow standardized recipes and keep production logs
• Train kitchen staff on food prep, safety, and sanitation
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and spaces
• Manage inventory to ensure availability and cost controls
• Make decisions on leftover food within company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
• Participate in departmental meetings and staff development

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hands-on chef

Food safety

Food cost control

Computer literacy

Education

A.S. or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Pay Grade: 14

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: $88,000-95,000

Morrison Healthcare is a Compass Healthcare company, a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has served some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work, and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600 million meals annually.

Job Summary

As Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This role is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas; ensures staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while ensuring necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within company guidelines
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits
• Follows facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands‑on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers (Microsoft Office, Outlook, e‑mail, Internet)
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet 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 if performed remotely, paid time off benefits information is available at https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf.

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. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.