Executive Chef

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Salary: $80,000–$85,000.

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 comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively 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. 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.

We are seeking an Executive Chef to join our Morrison Healthcare team and lead culinary operations within an acute care setting in Columbia, SC
. 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 exciting 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, operation of equipment, 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 established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed.
• Make decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines.
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures, evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits.
• Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
• Participate and attend 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.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex food‑service operations experience – highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands‑on chef experience is a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Must be experienced with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail and the 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. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Req

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Management and Manufacturing | Industry: Hospitals and Health Care