Executive Chef — Hospital Dining Leader

Compass Group, North America; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary and kitchen operations for a 333-bed hospital, ensuring high‑quality food services while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You will manage menu execution, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, staff leadership, recruitment, and compliance with regulatory standards; healthcare or high‑volume foodservice leadership is ideal.

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.

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 logs.
• Lead, coach, and develop culinary staff on food preparation techniques and safety procedures.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing staff training.
• Establish and maintain cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory control, and product utilization for cost efficiency.
• Implement strategies to minimize waste and optimize leftover utilization.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations and audits.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to company standards.
• Participate in meetings and professional growth opportunities.

Skills

Menu planning

Staff leadership

Food safety

Budget management

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary and kitchen operations for a 333-bed hospital, ensuring high‑quality food services while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You will manage menu execution, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, staff leadership, recruitment, and compliance with regulatory standards; healthcare or high‑volume foodservice leadership is ideal.