Job Overview
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
wellness programs
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Commuter Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus
Job Description
Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a prominent leader in the healthcare food and nutrition services industry, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With over 31,000 associates, Morrison leverages the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences that support the healing and healthful missions of their clients. The company has been dedicated to providing quality foodservice and nutrition for over 70 years, during which time it has established itself as a trusted partner to some of the nation's largest health systems. Morrison Healthcare combines culinary expertise, nutritional knowledge, and operational excellence to offer consistent, high-quality foodservice that enhances the overall healthcare experience for patients and staff alike.
Morrison Healthcare takes pride in its commitment to innovation and workforce development, as evidenced by its recognition as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine's Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization since 2012. The company employs more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving over 600 million meals annually, which highlights the scale and impact of its operations.
The Executive Chef role at Morrison Healthcare is a unique opportunity for culinary professionals eager to lead high-volume kitchen operations while making a meaningful difference in healthcare settings. This hands-on leadership position involves overseeing daily kitchen functions, developing menus that meet strict nutritional and quality standards, managing food costs, inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. As an Executive Chef, you will lead, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members, inspiring a positive kitchen culture that values teamwork, accountability, and culinary excellence.
Healthcare experience is considered a plus but is not mandatory; candidates with backgrounds in restaurants, hotels, resorts, corporate dining, universities, catering, contract foodservice, or other high-volume culinary environments are encouraged to apply. This role offers a chance to expand culinary leadership skills and grow your career within one of the largest foodservice providers in the United States.
The role also emphasizes creativity and innovation, encouraging candidates to bring contemporary food trends and ideas into their operations. Supporting catering and special events adds variety and engagement to the position, allowing the Executive Chef to contribute to client satisfaction initiatives actively.
Morrison Healthcare supports its associates with a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plans, paid parental leave, flexible time off, holiday and personal leave policies, and wellness programs. The company fosters a drug-free workplace and maintains a culture dedicated to equal opportunity, ensuring fair treatment and inclusiveness for all employees regardless of background.
This job is an excellent fit for culinary leaders looking to leverage their culinary skills in a purpose-driven environment where food quality and patient care intersect. Morrison Healthcare encourages applications from individuals seeking career growth, team leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to impact healthcare through food service. Join Morrison Healthcare and be part of a company that recognizes the vital role food plays in the recovery and wellness of patients across the nation.
Morrison Healthcare takes pride in its commitment to innovation and workforce development, as evidenced by its recognition as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine's Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization since 2012. The company employs more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving over 600 million meals annually, which highlights the scale and impact of its operations.
The Executive Chef role at Morrison Healthcare is a unique opportunity for culinary professionals eager to lead high-volume kitchen operations while making a meaningful difference in healthcare settings. This hands-on leadership position involves overseeing daily kitchen functions, developing menus that meet strict nutritional and quality standards, managing food costs, inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. As an Executive Chef, you will lead, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members, inspiring a positive kitchen culture that values teamwork, accountability, and culinary excellence.
Healthcare experience is considered a plus but is not mandatory; candidates with backgrounds in restaurants, hotels, resorts, corporate dining, universities, catering, contract foodservice, or other high-volume culinary environments are encouraged to apply. This role offers a chance to expand culinary leadership skills and grow your career within one of the largest foodservice providers in the United States.
The role also emphasizes creativity and innovation, encouraging candidates to bring contemporary food trends and ideas into their operations. Supporting catering and special events adds variety and engagement to the position, allowing the Executive Chef to contribute to client satisfaction initiatives actively.
Morrison Healthcare supports its associates with a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, as well as retirement plans, paid parental leave, flexible time off, holiday and personal leave policies, and wellness programs. The company fosters a drug-free workplace and maintains a culture dedicated to equal opportunity, ensuring fair treatment and inclusiveness for all employees regardless of background.
This job is an excellent fit for culinary leaders looking to leverage their culinary skills in a purpose-driven environment where food quality and patient care intersect. Morrison Healthcare encourages applications from individuals seeking career growth, team leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to impact healthcare through food service. Join Morrison Healthcare and be part of a company that recognizes the vital role food plays in the recovery and wellness of patients across the nation.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience
- Proven ability to lead and develop culinary teams
- Experience in high-volume food production environments
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Strong culinary skills and menu development experience
- Ability to manage food cost, inventory, and purchasing
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Associate degree or equivalent culinary experience preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience
- Hands-on executive chef, chef de cuisine, executive sous chef, or similar leadership experience
- High-volume, complex foodservice experience strongly preferred
- Restaurant, hotel, resort, corporate dining, university, catering, contract foodservice, and healthcare chefs encouraged to apply
- Strong culinary fundamentals with knowledge of food quality, production, presentation, sanitation, and cost controls
- Experience leading and developing culinary teams
- Catering and large-scale production experience is a plus
- Associate degree or equivalent culinary experience preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
Job Duties
- Lead daily kitchen operations and set the standard for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation
- Develop and execute menus while maintaining recipe, portion, and production standards
- Lead, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members
- Stay hands-on in the kitchen and support the team during production and service
- Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, production, and waste
- Drive high standards around food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety
- Bring creativity and current food trends into the operation
- Support catering, special events, and client satisfaction initiatives
- Build a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and great food
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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