BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF

Position Title: BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF Morrison Healthcare Position Title: BENCH EXECUTIVE CHEF Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, 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 their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages 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 Ready to take your culinary leadership experience to the next level? We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef for a bench position supporting our Charlotte-area accounts. This is an excellent opportunity for a chef coming from the hotel, resort, restaurant, club, catering, or high-volume hospitality world who wants broader leadership experience, exposure to multiple operations, and long-term growth with a leading foodservice company. In this role, you will step into Charlotte-area accounts as needed, supporting culinary operations, leading teams, assisting with openings and transitions, and helping maintain strong food quality, service, safety, and financial performance. Healthcare experience is not required. We are looking for a strong culinary leader who knows how to run a kitchen, develop people, manage costs, create memorable dining experiences, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead culinary operations across multiple Charlotte-area accounts Support accounts during leadership transitions, vacancies, openings, and special projects Manage, train, and motivate culinary teams Develop menus and create high-quality, appealing dining experiences Oversee high-volume food production, catering, and special events Manage food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and overall culinary performance Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation Implement new culinary programs in partnership with marketing and culinary leadership Build strong relationships with clients, operators, and account leadership Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and the guest experience Preferred Qualifications Culinary degree preferred Three to five years of culinary management experience Experience in hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs, catering, contract foodservice, or other high-volume operations Strong background in high-volume production and catering Experience managing food costs, labor, inventory, and purchasing Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams Comfortable supporting multiple locations throughout the Charlotte area Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with a top foodservice company 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. 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: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Morrison Healthcare

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