EXECUTIVE CHEF

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

Pay Grade: 12

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

📍 140-Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
💰 $2.9M Managed Volume | $600K Retail Sales
👥 Team: 40 FTEs

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a dynamic Executive Chef to lead foodservice operations at a rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you'll oversee all kitchen operations, manage a talented team, and ensure exceptional food quality and safety in accordance with corporate standards and regulatory guidelines.

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute regular and therapeutic menus following company guidelines
• Train kitchen staff on food preparation, safety protocols, and sanitation standards
• Manage kitchen inventory and ordering within budget to ensure product availability
• Maintain strict compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen equipment and spaces
• Support retail and catering programs, ensuring excellence in presentation and service
• Perform additional duties as required to support daily operations

✅ Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• Strong knowledge of food trends, production standards, and cost controls
• High-volume and complex foodservice operations experience preferred
• ServSafe certification strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and kitchen management software

Why Join Us?
At Morrison Healthcare, we combine passion and purpose to create welcoming environments and nourishing food experiences. If you're a hands-on culinary leader with a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1433983

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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