CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF - Eastern PA or New Jerse

Position Title: CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF - EASTERN PA OR NEW JERSEY
Pay Grade: 17
Reports To: DIVIISION CEC
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000
Other Forms of Compensation: BONUS POTENTIAL AND CAR
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.
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Job Summary
Corporate Executive Chef | Morrison Healthcare
Location: Eastern Pennsylvania or New Jersey
Job Summary:
Bring your culinary expertise to Morrison Healthcare and help shape the dining experience for patients, guests, and hospital teams. As a Corporate Executive Chef, you will support multiple hospital accounts, develop culinary leaders, and drive food quality, consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across the region.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to coach teams, introduce new ideas, and make a meaningful impact through food and hospitality.
Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Eastern Pennsylvania or New Jersey. This position requires approximately 85% travel.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement culinary operational plans that meet client commitments and Morrison Healthcare standards.
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Support the rollout of corporate and regional culinary programs while maintaining regulatory compliance.
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Partner with regional and account leadership to improve patient and retail dining satisfaction.
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Train and coach culinary teams on food quality, preparation, presentation, sanitation, and service consistency.
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Build and develop the region’s Culinary Support Team.
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Provide ongoing guidance to Regional Directors of Operations and account teams on culinary standards and purchasing compliance.
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Lead the implementation of new menus, products, and culinary initiatives.
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Drive compliance with company purchasing programs while managing food costs and budgets responsibly.
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Conduct regular account visits, identify opportunities for improvement, and complete visit reports within seven business days.
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Participate in patient visitation rounds with facility leadership during each site visit.
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Complete required operational and financial reporting accurately and on time.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, or an associate degree in Culinary Arts with seven years of progressive food service management experience. Extensive relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
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At least five years of progressive back-of-house food service management experience required.
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At least two years of multi-unit back-of-house food service management experience required.
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Three or more years of healthcare food service experience highly desirable.
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At least three years of P&L management experience.
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Strong knowledge of culinary and catering trends, high-volume production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
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Hands-on leadership style with the ability to coach teams and influence results across multiple locations.
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Strong financial, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
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Willingness to actively participate in patient satisfaction programs and activities.
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ServSafe certification required.
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Certified Executive Chef (CEC) preferred; Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification desirable.
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Ability to travel approximately 85% and live in or relocate to Eastern Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!
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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: 1587178
Morrison Healthcare
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