Executive Chef - Healthcare High-Volume Kitchens

Compass Group USA; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems. The Executive Chef will lead all culinary and kitchen operations for a 333-bed hospital, managing patient meals, cafeteria, coffee shop and catering with focus on menu execution and cost control.

The role requires extensive leadership, production planning, staff development, and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of progressive culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, or institutional foodservice environments.
• Experience managing high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• Strong background in hospital, institutional, or batch cooking environments.
• Hands-on culinary leadership experience with the ability to work alongside kitchen teams.
• Catering management experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food trends, quality standards, production methods, sanitation practices, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with food purchasing, inventory management, labor scheduling, and budget accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet-based applications.
• Commitment to client and patient satisfaction initiatives.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, food production, and service delivery across patient dining, retail dining, coffee shop, and catering functions.
• Plan and execute regular and therapeutic menus in accordance with established guidelines and nutritional standards.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, presentation standards, and production schedules.
• Monitor food quality by tasting and evaluating completed meals and reviewing production and waste logs.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary staff on food preparation techniques, food safety, sanitation, equipment operation, and company procedures.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing staff training.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules for equipment, storage areas, and kitchen workspaces.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and product utilization to ensure operational efficiency and cost management.
• Implement strategies to minimize waste and maximize the appropriate use of leftover food products in accordance with company guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, company policies, and department sanitation procedures.
• Maintain readiness for health department inspections and third-party audits.
• Promote a culture of safety by enforcing facility and company safety standards and reporting procedures.
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development initiatives, and professional growth opportunities.

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems. The Executive Chef will lead all culinary and kitchen operations for a 333-bed hospital, managing patient meals, cafeteria, coffee shop and catering with focus on menu execution and cost control.

The role requires extensive leadership, production planning, staff development, and compliance with health regulations.