Healthcare Executive Chef: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision care

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Career development programs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and inspire a high-volume kitchen. You will drive culinary excellence, team growth, and cost efficiency in a healthcare setting, delivering quality meals that support patient and visitor experiences.

You will oversee menu execution, safety compliance, inventory control, and staff coaching, while collaborating with operations and clients to elevate dining services across sites.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent culinary experience.
• Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience.
• Previous Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or high-volume culinary management experience.
• Hands-on leader who works alongside the team.
• Experience managing food costs, inventory, production, sanitation, and presentation.
• High-volume, complex foodservice experience preferred; catering/large-batch experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and email.
• ServSafe certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and set standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation.
• Create and execute regular and modified menus within guidelines.
• Train, coach, and develop the culinary team.
• Ensure recipes, portions, production records, and waste logs are accurate.
• Taste and inspect meals to maintain consistent quality.
• Manage food and supply inventory while controlling costs and reducing waste.
• Oversee kitchen equipment, storage areas, cleaning schedules, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and company standards.
• Collaborate with operations and client leadership to improve satisfaction.
• Stay current on culinary trends and bring fresh ideas to the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Team development

Sanitation & safety

Education

Associate degree or equivalent culinary experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group USA company, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead and inspire a high-volume kitchen. You will drive culinary excellence, team growth, and cost efficiency in a healthcare setting, delivering quality meals that support patient and visitor experiences.

You will oversee menu execution, safety compliance, inventory control, and staff coaching, while collaborating with operations and clients to elevate dining services across sites.