EXECUTIVE CHEF - Macon, GA

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leading provider of food and nutrition services to healthcare facilities across the United States. Serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide, Morrison Healthcare utilizes the Power of Food to deliver personalized dining experiences that support the health and healing missions of their clients. With more than 31,000 associates, including over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, Morrison Healthcare serves more than 600 million meals annually. The company has a rich history spanning more than 70 years and is recognized as one of the nation’s top employers in the healthcare food service industry. It has earned accolades such as Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine’s Top 125 APEX Award Training Organization.

The Executive Chef role at Morrison Healthcare is an exciting leadership opportunity offering a salary range of $80,000 to $95,000, with additional compensation in the form of relocation assistance. This position reports to the Systems Executive Chef and is based in Macon, GA. It entails leading a high-volume culinary operation that serves patient meals, retail dining, and catering services within a healthcare environment. The work schedule includes a five-day workweek with a rotating weekend shift, ensuring a balanced professional and personal life.

As an Executive Chef at Morrison Healthcare, you will spearhead all aspects of kitchen and culinary operations, including team management, menu development, and quality control. You will coach and develop culinary team members to uphold high standards of food preparation and service. Your role will involve meticulous oversight of food costs, labor budgets, purchasing, and inventory control to ensure operational efficiency. Ensuring safety and sanitation compliance in food handling and preparation is a critical responsibility in this healthcare setting.

This position is ideal for an established culinary leader with experience in hotels, upscale restaurants, resorts, healthcare food service, or contract food services. The preferred candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and financial acumen and possess experience managing high-volume and catering operations. Morrison Healthcare emphasizes growth and excellence, offering significant professional development opportunities and career progression within a nationally recognized organization.

At Morrison Healthcare, Executive Chefs have a chance to elevate their culinary careers beyond traditional restaurant environments, making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of patients. The company’s commitment to its associates includes comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible scheduling, parental leave, wellness programs, and more. Embracing diversity and inclusivity, Morrison Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer fostering a supportive and empowering workplace.

This role offers a competitive salary package alongside relocation assistance to help qualified candidates transition smoothly. If you have a passion for culinary arts and leadership and want to join a renowned leader in healthcare food services, apply today to become an Executive Chef at Morrison Healthcare.