BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF I
Role Overview
As Executive Chef, you’ll lead daily kitchen operations, develop your team and deliver meals that make a difference for patients, guests and hospital staff.
You’ll oversee food quality, production, purchasing and safety while bringing fresh ideas and strong leadership to the kitchen.
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Job Summary
EXECUTIVE CHEF
Charleston, SC | $75,000–$90,000 + Relocation Assistance
Bring your culinary talent and leadership to Morrison Healthcare in Charleston. We’re looking for a hands-on chef with solid tenure, clear career progression and a track record of leading teams and delivering quality food.
Candidates must live in the Charleston area or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available.
JOB SUMMARY
As Executive Chef, you’ll lead daily kitchen operations, develop your team and deliver meals that make a difference for patients, guests and hospital staff. You’ll oversee food quality, production, purchasing and safety while bringing fresh ideas and strong leadership to the kitchen.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead kitchen operations, keeping food quality, presentation and service consistent.
Plan regular and modified menus that meet established guidelines and dietary needs.
Train and coach staff on cooking techniques, food handling, equipment use and sanitation.
Manage inventory, purchasing, portion sizes and waste to control costs.
Use production sheets and waste logs to keep the kitchen organized and efficient.
Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules and ensure readiness for inspections.
Partner with the foodservice leadership team to improve operations and client satisfaction.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
Solid tenure in previous roles with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
Hands-on cooking skills and experience leading a culinary team.
Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
Institutional and batch cooking experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, presentation and cost controls.
Catering experience a plus.
Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and computer-based tools.
ServSafe certification highly desirable.
Build your next chapter in Charleston—with an opportunity to lead, develop your team and put your culinary experience to work.
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.
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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1580489
Morrison Healthcare
MICHAEL GREMBA
[[req_classification]]
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
- Solid tenure in previous roles with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
- Hands-on cooking skills and experience leading a culinary team.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
- Institutional and batch cooking experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food production, sanitation, presentation and cost controls.
- Catering experience a plus.
- Associate degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email and computer-based tools.
- ServSafe certification highly desirable.
- Build your next chapter in Charleston—with an opportunity to lead, develop your team and put your culinary experience to work.
- Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
- Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
- Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
- Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.
- 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
- https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf
- Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.
- Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
- Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
- Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
- Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
- Req ID: 1580489
- Morrison Healthcare
- MICHAEL GREMBA
- [[req_classification]]
Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen operations, keeping food quality, presentation and service consistent.
- Plan regular and modified menus that meet established guidelines and dietary needs.
- Train and coach staff on cooking techniques, food handling, equipment use and sanitation.
- Manage inventory, purchasing, portion sizes and waste to control costs.
- Use production sheets and waste logs to keep the kitchen organized and efficient.
- Maintain cleaning and equipment schedules and ensure readiness for inspections.
- Partner with the foodservice leadership team to improve operations and client satisfaction.
About Compass Group
Compass Group is a British multinational contract foodservice and support services company. It serves clients in business and industry, healthcare and senior living, education, sports and leisure, and defence, offshore and remote sectors across more than 25 countries.
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