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Compass Group, North America

EXECUTIVE CHEF III - Lansing, MI

Compass Group, North America, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48900

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Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary Are you a culinary leader with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations while ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment. This role is responsible for meal preparation, team leadership, inventory management, and maintaining compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee food preparation and ensure meals meet standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines

Lead daily team meetings to coordinate kitchen operations

Train kitchen staff in food preparation, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation

Develop and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and workspaces

Manage food and supply inventory within budget while ensuring product availability

Implement best practices for utilizing leftover food products

Plan and prepare menus for special events as needed

Ensure compliance with Morrison and Compass Group policies and procedures

Collaborate with regulatory agencies to uphold food safety and sanitation standards

Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports accurately and on time

Conduct patient visits to enhance the meal service experience and ensure satisfaction

Provide exceptional customer service and take ownership of kitchen operations

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Culinary Arts Degree from an accredited culinary school preferred

5+ years of experience in food service management

ServSafe Certification required

Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development

Excellent inventory management and budgeting skills

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and compliance standards

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today! Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

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