Executive Chef Job at Morrison Healthcare in Kansas City
Morrison Healthcare, Kansas City, MO, United States
Job Description
Salary: $85,000-95,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Assistance Available
Schedule: Monday-Friday, rotating weekends, nights and holidays
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.
The Executive Chef for Children's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri oversees kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff of 35 associates, including 3 Sous Chefs. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. The ideal candidate would be great at engaging and motivating a large team, possess substantial P&L management experience and have the capability to oversee multiple areas efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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 department 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.
- Training and presentations to executive team, client and associates.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A.S. in Culinary and/or 7-10 years of progressive kitchen management and culinary leadership experience
- Catering, high volume, complex food service, institutional, batch cooking experience required, preferably in healthcare setting
- Hands-on chef experience and organizational skills are a must
- Cost control (food/labor), purchasing and inventory experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
- Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
- ServSafe certified - highly desirable
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- 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. 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.
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 for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1368178
Morrison Healthcare
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