Executive Chef - Healthcare Dining Leader

Compass Healthcare; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in the United States is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations in a healthcare food service setting, ensuring safety, sanitation and compliance. You will lead culinary production, maintain high food quality, support therapeutic nutrition needs, and guide the team to deliver exceptional patient, staff, and guest dining experiences.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong culinary credentials, a track record of managing high-volume operations, and a

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience.
• Strong hands-on culinary experience; institutional or batch-cooking experience preferred.
• High-volume and complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable; catering experience a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of culinary and catering trends, production methods, sanitation requirements, food cost control, and presentation standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and general computer applications.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and modified menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines, physician orders, and facility standards.
• Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation expectations; complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs; and taste all meals to ensure quality.
• Train culinary staff on food preparation, safe food handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and maintain cleaning schedules and preventive maintenance routines for equipment, storage areas, and workspaces; ensure team compliance.
• Manage food and supply inventories within established guidelines, ensuring necessary products are available while maintaining cost controls.
• Make decisions regarding the proper utilization of leftover food products in alignment with company standards to minimize waste.
• Maintain full compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, as evidenced by successful health department and third-party audits.
• Adhere to all facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including incident reporting.
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development initiatives, and professional development programs as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Quality-focused

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare in the United States is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all kitchen operations in a healthcare food service setting, ensuring safety, sanitation and compliance. You will lead culinary production, maintain high food quality, support therapeutic nutrition needs, and guide the team to deliver exceptional patient, staff, and guest dining experiences.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong culinary credentials, a track record of managing high-volume operations, and a