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Compass Group

Executive Chef

Tupelo, MS

$85K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary Working as the Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations for a 300-bed hospital while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff of 20-25 team members. You ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary Working as the Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations for a 300-bed hospital while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff of 20-25 team members. You ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$85K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary Working as the Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations for a 300-bed hospital while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff of 20-25 team members. You ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Calhoun City, MS

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary We are seeking an Executive Chef to join our Morrison Healthcare team and lead culinary operations within a healthcare setting in Calhoun City, MS. **Relocation Assistance Available The ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Calhoun City, MS · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary We are seeking an Executive Chef to join our Morrison Healthcare team and lead culinary operations within a healthcare setting in Calhoun City, MS. **Relocation Assistance Available The ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Calhoun City, MS · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary We are seeking an Executive Chef to join our Morrison Healthcare team and lead culinary operations within a healthcare setting in Calhoun City, MS. **Relocation Assistance Available The ...

Harveys - Tupelo

Cook / BOH Crew Member

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Would you like to work under the best Executives Chefs in the area and learn valuable culinary skills? * Are you the type person that enjoys working at a fast pace with a group, while following ...

Harveys - Tupelo

Cook / BOH Crew Member

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Would you like to work under the best Executives Chefs in the area and learn valuable culinary skills? * Are you the type person that enjoys working at a fast pace with a group, while following ...

O'Charley's Team Members

Line Cooks

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$15 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At ocharley we offer great full time and part time restaurant kitchen / culinary careers for line cooks who have back of house cooking, chef, saute cook or grill cook experience in a high volume ...

O'Charley's Team Members

Prep Cooks

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

At ocharley we offer great full time and part time restaurant culinary careers for prep cooks who have back of house preparation, cooking, chef / kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant ...

Compass Group

OFFICE MANAGER

Tupelo, MS · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually. Job Summary As an Office Manager, you will perform a variety of duties ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for chef in Houston, MS is $21.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $27.60 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A chef is a professional cook who is responsible for preparing meals, developing menus, and overseeing kitchen operations in restaurants, hotels, or other food establishments. Chefs ensure food quality, safety, and presentation standards are met, and often manage other kitchen staff. Their duties may include ordering ingredients, maintaining inventory, and creating new recipes. Chefs may specialize in specific types of cuisine or cooking techniques. They play a key role in delivering a memorable dining experience.

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To thrive as a Chef, you need strong culinary skills, creativity in menu development, and comprehensive knowledge of food safety standards, typically supported by culinary school training or relevant experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, recipe management software, and food hygiene certifications (such as ServSafe) is highly valuable. Exceptional organizational ability, teamwork, and leadership are critical soft skills for managing kitchen staff and maintaining a positive work environment. These competencies are essential for delivering high-quality dishes efficiently, ensuring kitchen safety, and running a successful culinary operation.

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Chefs often encounter challenges in ensuring that every dish meets the restaurant’s quality and presentation standards, particularly when managing a team with varying skill levels or during busy service periods. Maintaining consistency requires strong communication, standardized recipes, and rigorous training for all kitchen staff. Additionally, chefs must monitor ingredient quality and adapt quickly to supply changes, all while leading by example to uphold the restaurant’s reputation. Overcoming these challenges is key to delivering a reliable dining experience and building trust with patrons.

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CredentialsFormal culinary training or certifications often preferredMinimal formal training, on-the-job experience common
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Industry UsageHigh-end restaurants, culinary institutionsWidespread across all food service settings

While both chefs and cooks work in kitchens and prepare food, chefs typically have formal training, oversee kitchen operations, and work in professional or upscale environments. Cooks usually focus on food preparation and cooking tasks, often with less formal education, and work in a variety of settings. The role of a chef involves leadership and menu development, whereas a cook primarily executes recipes and prepares dishes.

Is 25 too late to become a chef?

Becoming a chef at 25 is not too late, as many chefs start their careers in their twenties or later. Success in the culinary industry depends on skills, training, and experience, which can be gained through culinary schools, apprenticeships, or on-the-job training at any age.
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Executive Chef

Compass Group

Tupelo, MS

$85K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 1,089 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

344th of 492 rated business services

Job description

 Salary: $85,000-90,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Assistance 

Schedule: 5 day work week, weekends as needed

Location: Tupelo, MS

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

Working as the Executive Chef, you will oversee kitchen operations for a 300-bed hospital while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff of 20-25 team members. You will direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A.S. or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
  • Extensive catering experience a plus
  • High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
  • Institutional and batch cooking experiences
  • Hands-on chef experience a must
  • 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
  • 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.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1547009

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