Executive Chef ( Providence St Johns Hosp Santa Monica Ca

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $95,000 - $105,000

Other Forms of Compensation: N/A

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison’s kitchen, restaurant, and café operations emphasize socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company’s Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform focuses on health‑ful eating and behavioral change. Morrison’s partnership with the Partnership for a Healthier America’s Hospital Healthy Food Initiative impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually.

Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare’s "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine’s Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. Morrison is a division of Compass Group with more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

As the Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment for staff. You will prepare or direct meal preparation in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is a challenging opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

• Plan regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste log sheets; taste completed meals to ensure quality
• Train kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas; ensure staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintain inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed
• Make decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations; document audits as required by local health departments and third‑party auditors
• Follow facility, department and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting
• 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 (a plus)
• High‑volume, complex food service operations experience – highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands‑on chef experience – a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control and presentation
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• 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)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions as needed. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req : 1496176

Contact: Melan‘ie AtkINS