Executive Chef ; Holy Cross Hosp Mission Hills Ca

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Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services 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 cafes to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has served some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, leveraging culinary, nutritional and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience.

Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary: Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professional.

• 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 assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and departmental sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits
• Follows facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Extensive catering experience a plus
• High‑volume, complex food‑service operations experience – highly desirable
• Institutional and batch‑cooking experiences
• Hands‑on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers;
  Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
• Serv Safe certified – highly desirable

• 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, please review the applicable benefits information.

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…