EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a healthcare environment, delivering safe, nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. You will drive food quality, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Ideal candidates have 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership, hands-on chef experience, and a strong focus on sanitation, portion control, and cost management.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in healthcare or institutional food service.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Experience with high-volume food production and therapeutic diets.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and therapeutic menus per healthcare guidelines.
• Maintain recipes, portion control, records, and quality standards.
• Train kitchen staff on food prep, safety, sanitation, and equipment use.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen areas and equipment.
• Manage food inventories and control costs to minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and safety policies.
• Collaborate with clinical/nutrition teams to support patient dining.
• Monitor and improve patient dining satisfaction and dining experiences.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Food safety knowledge

Team training

3-5 years leadership

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Foodservice technology systems

Job description

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Salary:75,000 - 80,000 / year based on experience

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

Pay Grade:13

Morrison Healthcare,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 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 healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

As the Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations within a healthcare environment, ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about food quality, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and therapeutic menus in accordance with healthcare and organizational guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with standardized recipes, portion control, production records, and quality standards.
• Train and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and equipment operation.
• Maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Manage food and supply inventories while controlling costs and minimizing waste.
• Ensure proper utilization of food products in accordance with company policies and food safety standards.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safe work environment and follow all facility safety and incident reporting procedures.
• Collaborate with clinical nutrition, nursing, and leadership teams to support patient satisfaction and dining excellence.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service.
• Experience with high-volume food production, batch cooking, and therapeutic diets.
• Strong knowledge of food quality, sanitation, food safety, and cost controls.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice technology systems.
• ServSafe certification preferred.
• Healthcare food service experience and patient dining experience are a plus.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

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

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.