EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Varick Homes (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to provide culinary leadership for a healthcare food service operation serving a 242-bed hospital with an average daily census of 125 patients. This role will oversee patient dining, retail food service, food quality, safety, and kitchen operations while maintaining a sanitary and efficient environment.

The Executive Chef will lead a team focused on delivering exceptional patient and guest experiences through

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Culinary Arts or hospitality.
• 3–5+ years of healthcare culinary leadership experience.
• Experience in high-volume institutional dining.
• Knowledge of patient dining programs and healthcare regulations.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for patient dining, retail cafés, and catering.
• Ensure food quality, portion control, presentation, and safety standards.
• Develop menus supporting patient satisfaction and nutritional guidelines.
• Train and mentor culinary staff in food prep, safety, and equipment use.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, HACCP and regulations.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and cost control to achieve budgets.
• Monitor production, waste, and labor utilization for efficiency.
• Maintain sanitation schedules for kitchen equipment and spaces.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership to enhance patient dining experiences.
• Foster safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Healthcare F&B

Budget management

Menu development

Food safety HACCP

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Food service software

Job description

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Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 / year based on experience

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

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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

Working as an Executive Chef, you will provide culinary leadership for a healthcare food service operation serving a 242-bed hospital with an average daily census of 125 patients. This role oversees all patient dining, retail food service, food quality, safety, and kitchen operations while maintaining a sanitary and efficient environment. The Executive Chef will lead a team focused on delivering exceptional patient and guest experiences through nourishing, high-quality meals and innovative culinary programs.

The operation includes:

• 242 licensed beds
• Average Daily Census (ADC): 125
• Approximately $1 million in annual retail revenue

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for patient dining, retail cafés, and catering services.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards are met across all service areas.
• Develop and execute menus that support patient satisfaction, retail engagement, and nutritional guidelines.
• Train, mentor, and develop culinary associates on food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and equipment operation.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, HACCP, and all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee food and supply inventory, purchasing, and cost control initiatives to achieve budgetary goals.
• Monitor production systems, waste management, and labor utilization to drive operational efficiency.
• Establish and maintain preventive maintenance and sanitation schedules for kitchen equipment and workspaces.
• Partner with clinical, operational, and hospital leadership teams to enhance the patient dining experience.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, hospital, senior living, or other institutional food service environments.
• Experience managing high-volume, complex food service operations.
• Strong knowledge of patient dining programs, retail operations, and healthcare food service regulations.
• Hands-on culinary leadership with a passion for food quality and customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, labor budgets, inventory, and productivity metrics.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, HACCP principles, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and food service management systems.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Experience leading and developing diverse culinary teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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.