Traveling Executive Chef - Birmingham, AL

Overview

Traveling Executive Chef - Birmingham, AL. This position oversees kitchen operations across multiple accounts, ensuring safe, sanitary work environments and adherence to corporate programs and guidelines. A dynamic, entrepreneurial culinary professional is sought to lead and manage with energy and ownership.

70,000.

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. The company focuses on mindful eating, sustainability, and guest experience, supported by a large team of healthcare food service professionals.

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste meals to ensure quality
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation per company and regulatory standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas; ensure adherence by staff
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies within established guidelines; ensure necessary products are available when needed
• Make decisions regarding leftover food utilization within company guidelines
• Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations; participate in audits
• Follow facility, department, and company safety policies; report occurrences
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience is a plus
• High-volume, complex food service operations experience preferred
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs
• Serv Safe certification is highly desirable

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• 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)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of applicants and associates based on abilities and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. We may modify essential functions as needed.

We encourage applicants with criminal history to apply in compliance with applicable laws.