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SR. FOOD PURCHASING SPECIALIST

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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.

Job Summary

As a Purchasing Chef, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our kitchen is stocked with the highest quality ingredients. You will be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing inventory to support our culinary operations. Your expertise in selecting the best products will directly impact the quality of our dishes and overall guest satisfaction.  This includes implementing best practices, driving purchase process improvements, and employing location purchasing teams.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

•    Source and purchase high-quality ingredients from reputable suppliers.
•    Negotiate prices and contracts to ensure cost-effective procurement.
•    Maintain accurate inventory records and manage stock levels.
•    Collaborate with the culinary team to understand ingredient needs and preferences.
•    Monitor market trends and seasonal availability of ingredients.
•    Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
•    Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
•    Conduct regular audits of inventory and supplier performance.

Qualifications:

•    Proven experience as a Purchasing Chef or similar role in the culinary industry.
•    Strong knowledge of food products, suppliers, and market trends.
•    Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
•    Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
•    Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
•    Proficiency in inventory management software.
•    Culinary degree or relevant certification is a plus.

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 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.

 

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

 

Req ID:  1429506

Morrison Healthcare 

MICHAEL GREMBA 

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