EXECUTIVE CHEF II - TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER CHARLESTON, SC

About the role

At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Your work will nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served. With more than 70 years of experience supporting leading health systems nationwide, Morrison empowers and uplifts team members by working together, taking responsibility for commitments, and helping one another achieve more.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 schedules.
• Maintain inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within guidelines while ensuring necessary product availability.
• 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 as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits.
• Follow facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.
• Participate in and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• A.S. degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High-volume, complex foodservice operations experience—highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the internet.
• ServSafe certification—highly desirable.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identify Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD&D, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Eligibility for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.