Healthcare Executive Chef | High-Volume Hospital Kitchens

Compass Healthcare; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Healthcare Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in an acute care setting, ensuring safe, high‑quality meals. Lead staff, maintain compliance, and drive cost controls within corporate programs and guidelines.

This energetic culinary professional will manage menus, training, and safety while collaborating with patient services to support the facility’s healing mission.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hospital/Healthcare kitchen operations experience preferred.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience desirable.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies within guidelines and ensures availability.
• Makes decisions on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Complies with health regulations and audits; follows safety policies and participates in meetings.

Skills

Culinary management

Food safety

Quality control

Food cost control

Leadership

ServSafe certified

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Healthcare Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations in an acute care setting, ensuring safe, high‑quality meals. Lead staff, maintain compliance, and drive cost controls within corporate programs and guidelines.

This energetic culinary professional will manage menus, training, and safety while collaborating with patient services to support the facility’s healing mission.