Executive Chef

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. Salary: $60,.

Location:

Kansas City, MO
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Schedule:

Monday – Friday, weekend/holiday rotations
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You will oversee kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

• Planned regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Followed standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards. Completed daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tasted completed meals to ensure quality.
• Trained kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards.
• Established and maintained cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensured that kitchen staff followed and completed schedules as assigned.
• Maintained inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while ensuring necessary product availability.
• Made decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within company guidelines.
• Complied with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third‑party audits.
• Followed facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting.
• Participated in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs as appropriate.

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending on formal degree or training.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High‑volume, complex food service operations experience – highly desirable.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands‑on chef experience is a must.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, e‑mail and the Internet.
• Serv Safe certification – 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)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and associates are treated 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.