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Compass One Healthcare

Traveling Executive Chef - Charlotte, NC

Compass One Healthcare, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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Morrison Healthcare , a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems, and a division of Compass Group.

Morrison Healthcare is committed to socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform supports healthful eating and understanding behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison Healthcare partners with the Hospital Healthy Food Initiative to positively impact patient meals and hospital communities. The company employs thousands of professionals across the country.

Job Summary:

Working as the Traveling Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations across multiple accounts while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary role.

Key Responsibilities:

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.

Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality.

Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards.

Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned.

Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while ensuring product availability when needed.

Makes decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products within company guidelines.

Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through audits.

Follows facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including occurrence reporting.

Participates in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

A.S. or equivalent experience

5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience

Extensive catering experience is a plus

High volume, complex foodservice operations experience

Institutional and batch cooking experience

Hands-on chef experience is required

Knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook)

Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs

ServSafe certification is highly desirable

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

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements. Compass Group reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business needs. We consider qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable laws. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:

1464432

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