Executive Chef
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Restaurant/Food Service
Catering, Food & Beverage, Cook & Chef
Executive Chef at Compass One Healthcare
Salary: $90,000.00 - $
Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform, alongside its partnership with the Partnership for a Healthier America’s Hospital Healthy Food Initiative, positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually.
Job SummaryWe are seeking an Executive Chef to join our Morrison Healthcare team and lead our culinary operations within an acute care setting in Lakeland, FL
. This individual will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.
- Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
- Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, and operation of equipment, and food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
- Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
- Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while ensuring necessary product is available when needed
- Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and departmental sanitation procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
- A.S. or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail, and the Internet
- Extensive catering experience is a plus
- High‑volume, complex food‑service operations experience – highly desirable
- 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or performed remotely, view the wage transparency page 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. 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.
Req : 1488731
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