Senior Executive Chef - Anniston, AL

Compass Healthcare; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; 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

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Healthcare is seeking a Senior Executive Chef to provide multi‑unit culinary leadership across several healthcare accounts in Anniston, AL. This role includes developing culinary standards and training the local culinary team, while also leading CSR initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree and strong leadership skills with 3-5 years of culinary management experience. Benefits include health and wellness programs and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal education.
• Experience planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focused on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• ServSafe® certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high culinary standards for retail, board meals, dining, and catering operations.
• Train, develop, and inspire the local culinary team.
• Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives, food seasonality, health/wellness, and high-quality culinary arts on campus.
• Analyze performance trends and implement improvements.
• Explain menu items accurately to customers.

Skills

Culinary degree

Strong leadership skills

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Services Technology/Management

Job description

Salary: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and health systems nationwide. With more than 31,000 associates, the company uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and their cafés, supporting healing and healthful missions for its clients. Morrison has served some of the nation’s largest health systems for over 70 years, leveraging culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. It is recognized as a top workplace, with over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving more than 600 million meals annually.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Executive Chef to join our Morrison Healthcare team and provide multi‑unit culinary leadership across multiple healthcare accounts in Anniston, AL. Relocation assistance is available.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high culinary standards for retail, board meals, dining, and catering operations.
• Train, develop, and inspire the local culinary team.
• Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives, food seasonality, health/wellness, and high‑quality culinary arts on campus.
• Analyze performance trends and implement improvements.
• Explain menu items accurately to customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Services Technology/Management or related field preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending on formal education.
• Experience planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focused on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, internet).
• Excellent communication at management, departmental, customer, and associate levels.
• ServSafe® certification.

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 performed remotely, please review the wage transparency information.

Equal Opportunity

Compass Group is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience, without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility & Background Screening

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. This position may require a Florida Level 2 background screening. Additional information is available at the provided link.

Other Statements

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. Req ID: 1537377.