EXECUTIVE CHEF
Salary: 85,000 - 90,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 14
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
Norwalk Hospital is a 328-bed acute care facility committed to delivering exceptional care and culinary service to patients, staff, and guests. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, hands-on culinary leader to bring energy, creativity, and operational excellence to a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute regular and modified menus according to established guidelines and dietary requirements
- Ensure high standards of food preparation, portion control, and presentation, including tasting and quality checks
- Supervise and train kitchen staff in culinary techniques, safety, sanitation, and equipment operation
- Maintain inventory levels of food and supplies while adhering to budget and ordering protocols
- Oversee proper use and storage of leftover food in accordance with company standards
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local health and safety regulations
- Implement and monitor cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and kitchen work areas
- Drive a culture of safety by following and enforcing all facility and company policies, including incident reporting
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development activities
- Support client satisfaction initiatives and programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years of progressive kitchen management or culinary leadership experience
- Proven experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments
- Institutional and batch cooking experience strongly preferred
- Strong background in catering operations is a plus
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in food trends, production planning, cost control, and sanitation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet tools
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Must be a hands-on chef who thrives in a team environment
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: 1444516
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Bridgeport
Nearest Secondary Market: Danbury
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