SR EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $85,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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 premier leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, delivering innovative dining experiences to more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems throughout the United States. With a workforce exceeding 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison Healthcare harnesses the power of food to enhance patient healing and promote wellness. Since its inception over 70 years ago, Morrison has been committed to supporting some of the nation’s largest health systems by combining culinary artistry, nutritional expertise, and operational excellence to transform the healthcare dining experience. The company serves more than 600 million meals annually and is supported by a team of over 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs. Morrison’s dedication to excellence has earned it recognitions such as being named among Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine’s Top 125 APEX Award Training Organizations.

The Executive Chef role based in Orange City, FL, offers a unique opportunity to lead culinary operations within a healthcare setting. As an Executive Chef at Morrison Healthcare, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining high culinary standards across retail, board meals, dining, and catering services. This leadership position entails managing all aspects of food production, including menu development, inventory control, purchasing, food cost management, and staff training and development. You will be responsible for inspiring and guiding a local culinary team while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards. Your role will also involve driving initiatives around corporate social responsibility, food seasonality, health and wellness, and culinary innovation to create exceptional dining experiences that align with the healing mission of healthcare clients.

This position offers a competitive salary in the range of $85,000 to $95,000 and includes relocation assistance for candidates willing to move to the Orange City area. The Executive Chef will report directly to the Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Services (SR. DFNS). You will have the chance to collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to continuous improvement efforts by analyzing operational performance and leading enhancements to meet evolving culinary trends and customer expectations. The role requires someone passionate about culinary arts and who is committed to delivering quality, safety, and outstanding service within the healthcare industry. If you are seeking a leadership position that combines culinary expertise with operational management in a compassionate healthcare environment, this opportunity at Morrison Healthcare is ideal for you.

Job Requirements

  • Must live or be open to relocating to Orange City, FL
  • Ability to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Compliance with Florida Level 2 background screening if applicable
  • Willingness to undergo drug-free workplace policies
  • Availability for ongoing application process
  • Strong organizational and management skills

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in food services technology, management or related field preferred
  • Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience depending upon formal degree or training
  • Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective
  • Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader
  • Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, email and internet
  • Ability to communicate effectively with management, departmental teams, customers and associates
  • ServSafe certification

Job Duties

  • Develops high culinary standards for retail, board meals, dining and catering operations
  • Trains, develops and provides inspirational leadership to local culinary team
  • Leads corporate social responsibility, food seasonality, health/wellness and high-quality culinary arts initiatives on campus
  • Analyzes ongoing performance and trends in local operation and devises and leads improvements
  • Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and explains them accurately to customers
  • Manages menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management
  • Ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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