SR. EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA

Macon (GA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Full benefits
Strong growth potential with Morrison 
Compass Group

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in Macon, GA seeks a Senior Executive Chef to lead a high-volume operation in a healthcare setting. You will coach the culinary team, oversee food quality, cost control, menus, and sanitation, while supporting dining, catering, and events. Experience in healthcare foodservice is a plus; relocation and full benefits offered.

Relocation assistance is available and career growth within Morrison Healthcare and Compass Group is emphasized.

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
  • Strong people leadership and team development skills.
  • Experience with food cost, purchasing, inventory, and production.
  • Catering and special-event experience.
  • Culinary degree preferred.
  • ServSafe preferred.
  • Healthcare or contract foodservice experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team
  • Oversee food quality, production, presentation, and service
  • Manage menus, purchasing, inventory, food cost, and waste
  • Support retail, dining, catering, and special events
  • Maintain strong sanitation and food safety standards
  • Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and team performance

Skills

Culinary leadership
People leadership
Food cost management
Purchasing
Inventory management
Catering & events
Sanitation & safety

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Morrison Healthcare,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 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 been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages 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 600M meals annually.

Morrison Healthcare is looking for a strong Senior Executive Chef to lead a high-volume culinary operation in Macon, GA.

We’re looking for someone who can lead people, raise culinary standards, control costs, and build a strong kitchen culture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team
  • Oversee food quality, production, presentation, and service
  • Manage menus, purchasing, inventory, food cost, and waste
  • Support retail, dining, catering, and special events
  • Maintain strong sanitation and food safety standards
  • Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and team performance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3-5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
  • Strong people leadership and team development skills
  • Experience with food cost, purchasing, inventory, and production
  • Catering and special-event experience
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • ServSafe preferred
  • Healthcare or contract foodservice experience is a plus

What We Offer:

  • Relocation assistance
  • Full benefits
  • Strong growth potential with Morrison Healthcare and Compass Group

Great opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef ready to lead a large operation and make an impact.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • 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 here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

MICHAEL GREMBA

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