EXECUTIVE CHEF - MERIDIAN, MS, NEW ORLEANS, LA, LAFAYETTE, LA

Morrison Healthcare + We are hiring immediately for a **Executive Chef(Lafayette, LA, Meridian, MS and Shreveport, LA).** + **Location** : _Note: online applications accepted_ _only_ _._ + **Schedule** : + **Requirement** : + **Pay Range:** [[cust_StartingPayRate]] per hour to [[cust_MaxPayRate]] per hour. **Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself** . At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you'll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served. For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential. **Job Summary** **Job Summary:** Working as an **Executive Chef** , you are responsible for overseeing all culinary functions for a dining account. You will manage and lead a team of associates and oversee all safety and sanitation as it pertains to the account. Additionally, as part of the culinary team, you will be responsible for the following: **Key Responsibilities:** + Manages cost controls and controls expenditures for the account + Plans and creates all menus + Purchases and manages inventory + Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with marketing and culinary team **Preferred Qualifications:** + Culinary degree preferred + Three to five years of culinary management experience + High volume production and catering experience is essential + Previous experience managing cost controls + Desire to learn and grow with a top notch foodservice company **BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS** + **Full-time and part-time positions** are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program + **Full-time positions also offer** the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability 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._ _ Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.