SR EXECUTIVE CHEF

Morrison Healthcare is a premier national food and nutrition services company dedicated exclusively to serving over 600 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. As a division of Compass Group, Morrison Healthcare is recognized for its commitment to delivering socially responsible culinary services that emphasize health, wellness, and sustainability. The company operates hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafes, all designed to provide exceptional guest experiences while adhering to the latest nutritional guidelines and behavioral food consumption research. With a workforce of more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members, Morrison Healthcare is an innovator in the healthcare food service industry.

Morrison Healthcare’s comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform is at the forefront of promoting healthful eating habits and sustainable food practices in healthcare environments. The company’s alignment with the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative impacts approximately 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually, highlighting Morrison’s leadership role in creating healthier food environments. Recognized repeatedly as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare and featured on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations for Leadership Development, Morrison Healthcare boasts a supportive and high-performance culture.

The Senior Executive Chef role at Morrison Healthcare, based in Gainesville, FL, is a vital leadership position responsible for driving culinary excellence in a major healthcare facility. Offering a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $125,000 annually and relocation assistance, this role demands a high level of expertise in managing large-scale food service operations with a wellness and patient-centric approach. The Senior Executive Chef will oversee menu development, food quality, safety, purchasing, and cost control. This leadership role also involves managing a talented culinary team while implementing innovative, wellness-focused programs that align with the hospital’s mission to provide exceptional patient and guest experiences.

This role requires a strong focus on maintaining high culinary standards, ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The appointed Senior Executive Chef will lead culinary operations spanning patient dining, retail food services, and catering, making key decisions to balance nutritional quality with operational efficiency. Responsibilities include recruiting and mentoring culinary staff, advancing seasonal and sustainable menu initiatives, and ensuring compliance with all sanitation and safety regulations, including ServSafe® protocols.

The Senior Executive Chef will also collaborate closely with hospital leadership to meet operational and financial goals, using their expertise to optimize purchasing, inventory, and food cost management. This is an exceptional opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about healthcare food service and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and culinary excellence. With a schedule structured as a typical 5-day workweek including alternating weekends, this position balances demanding responsibilities with a supportive work environment and benefits.