Traveling Executive Chef - Birmingham, AL

Overview

Traveling Executive Chef, Birmingham, AL. Morrison Healthcare, a leading national food and nutrition services company, seeks a Traveling Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations across multiple accounts while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment and ensuring meals are prepared in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

• 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 per company and regulatory standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas; ensure staff follow and complete schedules
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines; ensure necessary products are available when needed
• Make decisions on utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines
• Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced by health department and third-party audits
• 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 is a plus
• High-volume, complex food service operations experience is highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Hands-on chef experience required
• Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e-mail and Internet
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• Serv Safe certification is highly desirable

• Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 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

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. For positions in certain jurisdictions, additional paid time off information may apply. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or requirements. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

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Qualifications and responsibilities reflect the requirements for a traveling executive chef role across multiple accounts with Morrison Healthcare, a division of Compass Group.