EXECUTIVE CHEF I ( ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER) BELLINGHAM WA

Morrison Healthcare, a subsidiary of Compass Healthcare, stands as a prominent leader in the healthcare food and nutrition services industry. Serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States, Morrison Healthcare has established a sterling reputation built on more than 70 years of dedicated service. The company employs over 31,000 associates nationwide and is committed to delivering personalized dining experiences that enhance patient care and promote healthful living through the Power of Food. Morrison Healthcare not only manages patient meals but also operates numerous cafés within healthcare facilities, ensuring a comprehensive approach to nutrition and culinary excellence. Recognized for its outstanding workplace culture, Morrison Healthcare has earned accolades such as being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and receiving the Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization distinction from Training Magazine. With a robust team of more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, Morrison Healthcare serves in excess of 600 million meals annually, reflecting its vast operational scale and commitment to quality. This opportunity is with a company that values culinary innovation, operational expertise, and nutritional standards, all aimed at transforming the healthcare dining experience for patients and staff alike.

The Executive Chef role at Morrison Healthcare is a vital leadership position responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure a safe, sanitary, and efficient environment for culinary staff. This role involves preparing meals or directing their preparation in line with corporate programs and guidelines, maintaining strict adherence to food safety, sanitation protocols, and quality standards. The Executive Chef also plans menus incorporating necessary modifications, trains kitchen personnel on food preparation techniques and safety regulations, maintains inventories within budgetary guidelines, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations through regular audits. The position demands a hands-on culinary professional with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, capable of managing complex, high-volume foodservice operations while delivering exceptional quality and presentation. Morrison Healthcare offers this role a competitive salary range of $81,000 to $95,000 annually, providing a compelling career path for an experienced culinary leader looking to make a meaningful impact within the healthcare industry. This job is particularly suited for candidates with progressive kitchen management experience, extensive catering expertise, and a solid understanding of contemporary food trends, all within a collaborative and supportive organizational culture focused on health, wellness, and innovation.