EXECUTIVE CHEF III

Morrison Healthcare, a leading healthcare food and nutrition services company and a part of Compass Healthcare, serves more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. With a dedicated workforce of over 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison Healthcare is committed to leveraging the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences that support patient recovery and promote well-being. Established for over 70 years, Morrison Healthcare has built a strong reputation for delivering consistency and quality by combining culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. The company serves more than 600 million meals annually and employs over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs. Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and honored by Training Magazine as a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization since 2012, Morrison Healthcare emphasizes growth, development, and excellence.

This job opportunity is for an Executive Chef position at a 100-bed hospital located in the Atlanta market. The position offers a salary range of $60,000 to $70,000 annually, with a five-day work week, alternating weekends, and includes a matching 401K plan. This role presents tremendous growth potential within Morrison Healthcare, making it an excellent career move for current Sous Chefs aspiring to become Executive Chefs or experienced Executive Chefs wanting to transition into the healthcare sector.

The Executive Chef will have full responsibility for overseeing daily kitchen operations, managing food quality, patient dining services, retail and café operations, catering, food safety protocols, inventory control, and team development. This hands-on leadership role requires a culinary leader who can foster a positive kitchen culture, ensure high standards of food preparation, and consistently deliver an exceptional dining experience to patients, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong scratch cooking skills, a solid production background, knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation, and the ability to manage labor, ordering, and overall kitchen performance effectively.

The role also presents unique benefits such as a stable work environment with a healthy work-life balance compared to traditional restaurant settings, opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patient and guest experiences, and the chance to grow professionally within a respected and supportive healthcare food service organization. Morrison Healthcare values leadership, teamwork, and innovation and encourages candidates passionate about food and developing strong culinary teams to apply. Join Morrison Healthcare and take part in a company that truly makes a difference in healthcare dining and patient care through exceptional culinary experiences.