Healthcare Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team

Compass Group USA; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA, TouchPoint division, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations within a healthcare setting. You will oversee kitchen activities, develop menus, manage staff, control costs, and ensure food safety and patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership experience in high-volume healthcare dining, strong coaching skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a fast-paced hospital environment focused on quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership in healthcare or hospital foodservice.
• Experience managing high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure service excellence.
• Plan and execute therapeutic and modified menus per guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portions, and presentation.
• Review production records, inventories, and waste logs to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor food quality by tasting and evaluating items for consistency.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary staff on safety and standards.
• Maintain cleaning, sanitation, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage inventories and control costs to meet budget goals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and audits.
• Collaborate with leadership and clinical teams to deliver great service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Staff coaching

Cost control

Healthcare dining

Team development

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Compass Group USA, TouchPoint division, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations within a healthcare setting. You will oversee kitchen activities, develop menus, manage staff, control costs, and ensure food safety and patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership experience in high-volume healthcare dining, strong coaching skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a fast-paced hospital environment focused on quality dining experiences.