EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Healthcare; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits

401K

Training

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, seeks an Executive Chef for Healthcare Food & Nutrition Services to lead culinary operations at a 283-bed acute care center. You will oversee a $4.25 million annual foodservice operation serving patients, a retail café, internal catering, and nourishment services.

You will manage a ~60-person unionized team, maintain high standards of food quality and safety, and drive innovations while ensuring patient and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, or other high‑volume foodservice environments.
• Expertise in batch cooking, large‑scale food production, retail dining, and catering operations.
• Experience leading unionized teams and navigating complex operational environments.

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, catering, and nourishment operations.
• Make sound decisions regarding food utilization and waste reduction while adhering to company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with company, local, state, federal, and accreditation standards 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 initiatives, and ongoing professional education.
• Drive culinary innovation and support new programs and service enhancements across all dining platforms.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food safety

Cost controls

Education

Associate degree / equivalent

Job description

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: 100,000 - 115,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: $5,000 Sign on Bonus, 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 provide culinary leadership for a 283-bed acute care medical center and Level III Trauma Center, overseeing a $4.25 million annual foodservice operation that serves patients three meals daily, a high-volume retail café, internal catering, and nourishment services throughout the facility. This position leads a unionized food and nutrition team of approximately 60 associates across four job classifications, ensuring exceptional food quality, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and outstanding patient and customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on culinary leader who thrives in a fast‑paced healthcare environment and is passionate about developing teams, driving innovation, and delivering exceptional hospitality.

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, catering, and nourishment operations
• Make sound decisions regarding food utilization and waste reduction while adhering to company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with company, local, state, federal, and accreditation standards 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 initiatives, and ongoing professional education
• Drive culinary innovation and support new programs and service enhancements across all dining platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, or other high‑volume foodservice environments
• Expertise in batch cooking, large‑scale food production, retail dining, and catering operations
• Experience leading unionized teams and navigating complex operational environments preferred
• Strong hands‑on leadership style with a proven ability to coach, develop, and engage diverse teams
• Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, cost controls, inventory management, and industry best practices
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and foodservice management systems
• Demonstrated commitment to patient experience, customer satisfaction, and service excellence
• ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain shortly after hire

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.

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.