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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leading food and nutrition services provider dedicated to serving hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. With a presence in more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare facilities, Morrison Healthcare employs over 31,000 associates who are committed to leveraging the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences that promote health and healing. For over 70 years, Morrison Healthcare has built its reputation as a trusted partner in healthcare, blending culinary innovation, nutritional expertise, and operational excellence. Its team includes more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, collectively serving over 600 million meals annually. The company's dedication to quality and training has earned accolades such as Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work recognition and the Training Magazine Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization distinction since 2012.

This role as Executive Chef in a healthcare setting offers a unique opportunity to lead kitchen operations with an emphasis on safety, sanitation, and food quality tailored to the healthcare environment. The Executive Chef is responsible for managing meal preparation processes that align with both corporate nutrition programs and regulatory standards, ensuring food service supports patients' health and wellness. Beyond standard culinary responsibilities, the role requires an individual with strong leadership capabilities, experience in healthcare food service, and a commitment to continually improving operational efficiency and food safety. The position offers a competitive salary range of $75,000 to $90,000 per year depending on experience and includes comprehensive benefits such as flexible paid time off, 401K plans, training opportunities, and more. Working at Morrison Healthcare means being part of an organization that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth within a mission-driven culture dedicated to enhancing patient care through nutrition and dining excellence. This is an ideal career path for culinary professionals seeking to combine their passion for food with meaningful impact in healthcare.

Job Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years as an Executive Chef
  • At least 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • Previous experience in healthcare food service required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • ServSafe certification highly desirable
  • Ability to comply with health and safety regulations
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a high-volume foodservice operation environment

Job Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years as an Executive Chef
  • At least 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
  • Previous experience in healthcare food service
  • Hands-on chef experience
  • Institutional and batch cooking experience
  • Extensive catering experience (a plus)
  • Experience with high-volume, complex foodservice operations
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends, quality standards, production, sanitation, cost controls, and presentation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Internet applications
  • ServSafe certification highly desirable

Job Duties

  • Develop and implement regular and modified menus according to established nutritional and regulatory guidelines
  • Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
  • utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs
  • taste meals to ensure quality
  • Train kitchen staff on food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices based on company and healthcare standards
  • Establish and enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas
  • ensure compliance by kitchen staff
  • Maintain food and non-food supply inventory within budget guidelines while ensuring product availability
  • Make decisions regarding leftover food products in accordance with company guidelines
  • Comply with federal, state, and local health regulations and sanitation procedures
  • maintain audit readiness for health department and third-party inspections
  • Follow facility and company safety policies, including occurrence reporting
  • Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and client satisfaction programs

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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