EXECUTIVE CHEF
Salary: 80,000 - 85,000 / 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
We are seeking an experienced and energetic Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in a 425-bed hospital, serving an average of 350 patients per meal. This role also includes managing a high-traffic retail café with 1,800 customers daily, as well as a robust catering program. You will lead a team of 25 kitchen staff and be responsible for food production, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, entrepreneurial culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment
- Plan and execute regular and modified menus in accordance with established nutritional and operational guidelines
- Prepare or supervise meal preparation following standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
- Conduct quality checks by tasting meals and reviewing production and waste logs
- Train kitchen staff on food preparation, safety, equipment use, and sanitation procedures
- Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen equipment and work areas
- Manage inventory of food and supplies, ensuring availability while staying within budget
- Make informed decisions on the use of leftover food in compliance with company policies
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations
- Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and client satisfaction initiatives
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, preferably in high-volume or healthcare settings
- Extensive catering experience is a plus
- Strong background in institutional and batch cooking
- Proven hands-on leadership in complex foodservice operations
- In-depth knowledge of food trends, sanitation standards, food cost control, and presentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and internet tools
- ServSafe certification highly desirable
- Experience with P&L accountability and client satisfaction programs
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: 1472633
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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Nearest Major Market: Syracuse
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