Culinary Manager

2 weeks ago


Slidell, Louisiana, United States Compass Group Careers Full time
Job Overview

Morrison Healthcare stands as a prominent national provider of food and nutrition services, dedicated to serving over 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Our facilities, including kitchens, restaurants, and cafés, prioritize socially responsible practices while delivering exceptional dining experiences. Through our comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform, we focus on healthful eating and understanding behavioral changes in food consumption. Our partnership with the Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively influences approximately 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals each year. Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for six years running, we are proud to be a division of Compass Group, employing over 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Position Summary

As a Chef, your primary responsibility will be to ensure client and customer satisfaction by providing culinary expertise and support. You may oversee departmental scheduling, discipline, and hiring processes. Additionally, you will collaborate with the Executive Chef and/or Sous Chef in developing innovative menus, recipes, and procurement strategies. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and entrepreneurial culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver frontline culinary support and resources.
  • Assist in managing food costs, menu planning, purchasing, and ensuring adherence to food quality standards.
  • Contribute to the planning and creation of menus.
  • Execute and manage catering events.
  • Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.
  • Support cost control measures and manage expenditures for the account.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • 1 to 3 years of experience in culinary management.
  • Background in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, healthcare, or related food service operations.
  • Hands-on chef experience is essential.
  • Extensive catering experience is preferred.
  • Experience in high-volume batch cooking and complex food service operations is advantageous.
  • Thorough knowledge of food and catering trends, emphasizing quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
  • ServSafe Certification is preferred.
  • Proficiency in computer skills and MS Office applications, including Excel.
  • An Associate's degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and 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)

Note: Morrison Healthcare is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We treat 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.


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