Healthcare Executive Chef | Travel & Relocation Support

Compass Group USA; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; 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

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead culinary teams across the Florida region, with the Orlando area as home base. The role requires travel to support accounts and deliver outstanding food experiences.

You will manage kitchen operations, lead menu planning, mentor staff, and ensure safety, sanitation, and cost controls while driving culinary programs forward.

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

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Food cost controls

Safety and sanitation

Menu planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to lead culinary teams across the Florida region, with the Orlando area as home base. The role requires travel to support accounts and deliver outstanding food experiences.

You will manage kitchen operations, lead menu planning, mentor staff, and ensure safety, sanitation, and cost controls while driving culinary programs forward.