Floating Executive Chef - Lead Healthcare Kitchens

Compass Healthcare; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Floating Executive Chef to lead the Orlando area kitchens with creativity, leadership, and drive to deliver outstanding food. This role travels to support accounts across the Florida region and requires flexibility to meet business needs.

You will plan menus, train and develop culinary teams, manage food costs and compliance, and ensure high-quality service and safe operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills and the 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 an understanding of current food and catering trends.
• Comfort using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer-based operational tools.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience.
• Catering experience and ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with a focus on great food, consistent execution, and a safe, organized workplace.
• Plan and execute regular and modified menus while maintaining recipe, portion, 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

Hands-on leadership

Cooking skills

Team motivation

Menu planning

Cost control

Sanitation knowledge

Microsoft Office

Associate degree or equivalent

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Floating Executive Chef to lead the Orlando area kitchens with creativity, leadership, and drive to deliver outstanding food. This role travels to support accounts across the Florida region and requires flexibility to meet business needs.

You will plan menus, train and develop culinary teams, manage food costs and compliance, and ensure high-quality service and safe operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.