Senior Executive Chef - Charleston, SC

About the role

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients.

Responsibilities

The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit insuring on trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production. Key responsibilities include:

• Develops high culinary standards for our retail, board meals, dining and catering operations
• Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team
• Leads Corporate Social Responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts on campus
• Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in the local operation and devises and leads improvements
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and is able to explain them to customers accurately

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include:

• Culinary degree preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Food Services Technology/Management/or related field preferred
• Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective
• Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email and the Internet)
• Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate
• ServSafe® Certification

Benefits

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits, including:

• 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)

Pay

The salary for this position is $90,000 - $95,000. Relocation assistance is also available.