EXECUTIVE CHEF
Salary: 95,000 - 98,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 13
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 all culinary and kitchen operations within a healthcare environment, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality meals that meet patient dietary needs and regulatory standards. You will lead kitchen staff in maintaining a sanitary, compliant workspace while supporting patient satisfaction, clinical nutrition goals, and retail dining services. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, innovative culinary leader passionate about healthcare dining.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute regular and therapeutic menus in collaboration with clinical nutrition teams, ensuring compliance with physician orders, dietary restrictions, and regulatory guidelines
- Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation standards; complete production records and waste logs while monitoring food quality through routine tasting
- Supervise and train kitchen staff on food preparation, safe food handling, infection control practices, equipment use, and sanitation per healthcare and regulatory standards (e.g., Joint Commission, FDA)
- Establish and maintain cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules for all kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces; ensure staff compliance
- Manage food and supply inventory to control costs while ensuring consistent availability of necessary items to support patient, retail, and catering services
- Oversee proper utilization and safe handling of leftover food in accordance with healthcare regulations and company policies
- Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, including successful outcomes on health inspections and third-party audits
- Enforce facility and departmental safety protocols, including incident reporting and workplace safety initiatives
- Collaborate with clinical, nursing, and administrative teams to ensure seamless integration of food services into patient care
- Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and ongoing professional development
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, hospital, or senior living environments
- Experience with high-volume, complex foodservice operations, including patient meal delivery systems
- Institutional and batch cooking experience required; room service or patient dining programs a plus
- Strong understanding of therapeutic diets, food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance in healthcare settings
- Proven hands-on leadership with a focus on quality, cost control, and patient/customer satisfaction
- Catering and retail dining experience within a healthcare setting preferred
- Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Office and foodservice management software
- ServSafe® certification strongly preferred
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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.
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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: 1539335
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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