EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; 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, seeks an Executive Chef for Healthcare Food & Nutrition Services in a high-volume acute care hospital to lead a unionized culinary team and ensure safety, sanitation, and menu excellence across patient dining, retail, and catering.

Lead staff in culinary techniques, standardize recipes, manage inventory, and drive room-service patient dining initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance and pursuing culinary innovation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume or healthcare environments.
• Expertise in batch cooking, large-scale production, and catering operations.
• Proven hands-on leadership style with strong team development skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, cost controls, and industry trends.
• Experience in complex foodservice settings (healthcare experience strongly preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and general computer applications.
• ServSafe certification preferred (or ability to obtain shortly after hire).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute patient menus, including therapeutic diets, in alignment with clinical and nutritional standards.
• Ensure consistency and quality through standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines.
• Oversee daily production processes, including worksheets, waste tracking, and meal quality evaluation.
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff in culinary techniques, food safety, equipment use, and compliance standards.
• Maintain sanitation protocols and preventive maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Manage food and supply inventory within budget, ensuring appropriate levels for patient, retail, and catering operations.
• Make sound decisions regarding food utilization and waste reduction while adhering to company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements through internal, third-party, and health department audits.
• Promote a culture of safety through policy adherence, incident management, and corrective action planning.
• Participate in team meetings, staff development, and ongoing professional education.
• Drive culinary innovation and support new program initiatives across all service areas.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Budgeting

Team development

Culinary innovation

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Salary: 85,000 - 100,000 / year based on experience

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

Pay Grade:14

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 for Healthcare Food & Nutrition Services, you will lead all culinary operations within a high-volume acute care hospital. This role oversees a unionized culinary team and is responsible for delivering exceptional food quality across patient dining, retail, and catering services. You will ensure strict adherence to safety and sanitation standards while supporting an innovative room service–style patient dining program.

Account Highlights

• 7 union FTE cooks

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on, creative leader who excels in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute patient menus, including therapeutic diets, in alignment with clinical and nutritional standards
• Ensure consistency and quality through standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines
• Oversee daily production processes, including worksheets, waste tracking, and meal quality evaluation
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff in culinary techniques, food safety, equipment use, and compliance standards
• Maintain sanitation protocols and preventive maintenance schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment
• Manage food and supply inventory within budget, ensuring appropriate levels for patient, retail, and catering operations
• Make sound decisions regarding food utilization and waste reduction while adhering to company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements through internal, third-party, and health department audits
• Promote a culture of safety through policy adherence, incident management, and corrective action planning
• Participate in team meetings, staff development, and ongoing professional education
• Drive culinary innovation and support new program initiatives across all service areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume or healthcare environments
• Expertise in batch cooking, large-scale production, and catering operations
• Proven hands-on leadership style with strong team development skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, cost controls, and industry trends
• Experience in complex foodservice settings (healthcare experience strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and general computer applications
• Demonstrated commitment to patient and customer satisfaction initiatives
• ServSafe certification preferred (or ability to obtain shortly after hire)

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.