EXECUTIVE CHEF I

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With over 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and missions of its clients.

About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on Executive Chef who loves leading teams, building great food programs, and running a high-volume kitchen. Healthcare experience is a plus but not required. If you come from restaurants, hotels, resorts, corporate dining, universities, catering, contract foodservice, or another high-volume culinary environment, we want to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to bring your culinary experience into healthcare, expand your leadership skills, and grow your career with one of the largest foodservice companies in the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and set the standard for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation
• Develop and execute menus while maintaining recipe, portion, and production standards
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members
• Stay hands-on in the kitchen and support the team during production and service
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, production, and waste
• Drive high standards around food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety
• Bring creativity and current food trends into the operation
• Support catering, special events, and client satisfaction initiatives
• Build a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and great food

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience
• Hands-on Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership experience
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience strongly preferred
• Restaurant, hotel, resort, corporate dining, university, catering, contract foodservice, and healthcare chefs encouraged to apply
• Strong culinary fundamentals with knowledge of food quality, production, presentation, sanitation, and cost controls
• Experience leading and developing culinary teams
• Catering and large-scale production experience is a plus
• Associate degree or equivalent culinary experience preferred
• ServSafe certification preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• 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.