Executive Chef

Overview

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison is aligned with partnerships that positively impact patient meals annually.

Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Salary: $65,

Coverage Area: Southwestern TN, Northern MS

Candidate

Location:

Based out of Southwestern TN or Northern MS; this is somewhat flexible

Travel Requirement: 100% (spend around 2 weeks to a month on-site at a business unit, then move to the next business unit)

Schedule: 10 days on, 4 days off

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary role offering experience across a variety of hospital locations and teams.

• 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 that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines while ensuring availability of necessary products
• Manages leftovers within Company guidelines
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting
• Participates in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Hands-on chef experience is required
• Backgrounds can include healthcare, seniors, hotels, restaurants, higher education
• High-volume, complex food service operations experience
• Catering, institutional and batch cooking experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email and internet
• Serv Safe certified – highly desirable

• 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. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. The Company reserves the right to modify essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req

Morrison Healthcare

STACEY MOONEY

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