Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $105,000.00 - $120,000.00
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
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 renowned leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. Established for more than 70 years, Morrison Healthcare is dedicated to using the power of food to create personalized dining experiences that support the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Serving more than 600 million meals annually, the company employs over 31,000 associates nationwide, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs. Morrison Healthcare combines culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistent, high-quality food services for patients, guests, and staff in various healthcare settings.
The role of Sr. Executive Chef at Morrison Healthcare involves leading the culinary operations of an 867-bed hospital, managing the production of approximately 2,400 patient meals daily through two kitchens, including a specialized Orthopedic Institute kitchen. This senior leadership position encompasses overseeing retail dining, catering services, and a culinary team of about 50 associates. The Sr. Executive Chef plays a critical role in maintaining exceptional food quality, recipe compliance, portion control, and adherence to production standards within a high-volume healthcare environment.
This position demands a hands-on culinary leader with extensive experience in healthcare or institutional food services. The role includes managing food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, as well as controlling inventory, food costs, waste reduction, and kitchen efficiency. The Sr. Executive Chef will collaborate closely with clinical and operational leaders to enhance patient and guest satisfaction, support audits and inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Morrison Healthcare offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 per year, based on experience, along with other compensation forms such as flexible paid time off, benefits, 401K, and training opportunities. This is a prestigious position within a company recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and a Top Training Organization by Training Magazine. Joining Morrison Healthcare means becoming part of a workforce committed to excellence, innovation, and compassion in healthcare food service.
The role of Sr. Executive Chef at Morrison Healthcare involves leading the culinary operations of an 867-bed hospital, managing the production of approximately 2,400 patient meals daily through two kitchens, including a specialized Orthopedic Institute kitchen. This senior leadership position encompasses overseeing retail dining, catering services, and a culinary team of about 50 associates. The Sr. Executive Chef plays a critical role in maintaining exceptional food quality, recipe compliance, portion control, and adherence to production standards within a high-volume healthcare environment.
This position demands a hands-on culinary leader with extensive experience in healthcare or institutional food services. The role includes managing food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, as well as controlling inventory, food costs, waste reduction, and kitchen efficiency. The Sr. Executive Chef will collaborate closely with clinical and operational leaders to enhance patient and guest satisfaction, support audits and inspections, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Morrison Healthcare offers a competitive salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 per year, based on experience, along with other compensation forms such as flexible paid time off, benefits, 401K, and training opportunities. This is a prestigious position within a company recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and a Top Training Organization by Training Magazine. Joining Morrison Healthcare means becoming part of a workforce committed to excellence, innovation, and compassion in healthcare food service.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in culinary arts, hospitality management, nutrition, or related field preferred
- Minimum five years of culinary leadership experience in healthcare or institutional food service
- Proven experience in high-volume food production environments
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
- Ability to lead and develop large culinary teams
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours and manage multiple priorities effectively
Job Qualifications
- Five plus years of progressive culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, or institutional food service
- Experience managing high-volume meal production and complex food service operations
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality assurance, and cost controls
- Retail dining and catering experience preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and food service systems
- ServSafe certification preferred
Job Duties
- Direct patient dining, retail, and catering culinary operations
- Ensure food quality, recipe compliance, portion control, and production standards
- Lead, train, and develop a team of 50 culinary professionals
- Maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance standards
- Manage inventory, food costs, waste reduction, and kitchen efficiency
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to enhance patient and guest satisfaction
- Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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