Hospital Culinary Manager - Patient Dining Lead

Compass Group USA; Brockton Heights (MA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare seeks a Chef Manager to lead the hospital dining operation at a 112-bed behavioral health facility. You will oversee kitchen operations, patient meal service, and a small team of 3–4 hourly associates, driving food quality and regulatory compliance.

We value healthcare food service leadership, ServSafe knowledge, and strong budget management to deliver optimal patient dining experiences. Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group USA, offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of culinary or food service management experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety regulations.
• Experience managing purchasing, inventory, food cost controls, and budgeting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive operational excellence in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide full culinary and food service management for the hospital dining operation, including patient meals and daily kitchen operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3-4 associates to ensure exceptional service, food quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, ordering, receiving, and cost controls to achieve financial and operational goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and healthcare regulatory standards.
• Partner with hospital leadership to enhance the patient dining experience and support patient satisfaction initiatives.
• Oversee menu execution, production planning, and quality assurance while maintaining high standards for presentation and nutrition.
• Monitor labor and food costs, productivity, and budget performance.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Food safety

Budgeting

P&L accountability

Education

ServSafe Certification preferred

Job description

Morrison Healthcare seeks a Chef Manager to lead the hospital dining operation at a 112-bed behavioral health facility. You will oversee kitchen operations, patient meal service, and a small team of 3–4 hourly associates, driving food quality and regulatory compliance.

We value healthcare food service leadership, ServSafe knowledge, and strong budget management to deliver optimal patient dining experiences. Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group USA, offering comprehensive benefits.