System-Wide Executive Chef for Healthcare Network

Compass Healthcare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid time off

Training

Job summary

As a System Support Executive Chef, Morrison Healthcare is seeking a dynamic culinary leader to guide a 9-hospital acute care network in the Chicagoland area. You will step into Executive Chef roles as needed to ensure operational continuity, exceptional food quality, regulatory compliance, and patient and retail dining experiences.

This role suits a versatile leader who thrives in dynamic environments and supports multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts, Foodservice Management, Hospitality or related field.
• Minimum 3 years progressive foodservice leadership, preferably in healthcare or contract foodservice.
• Experience as Executive/Sous Chef or Culinary Manager preferred.
• ServSafe Manager Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary and operational leadership across multiple acute care hospitals.
• Assess kitchen operations and implement best practices for quality and efficiency.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Ensure consistency of menus, recipes, production standards, and presentation.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Partner with Clinical Nutrition, Patient Services, and Nursing teams on dining standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary leadership

Executive Chef

Sous Chef

Healthcare foodservice

Staff development

Budgets & inventory

Leadership coaching

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Foodservice systems

Job description

As a System Support Executive Chef, Morrison Healthcare is seeking a dynamic culinary leader to guide a 9-hospital acute care network in the Chicagoland area. You will step into Executive Chef roles as needed to ensure operational continuity, exceptional food quality, regulatory compliance, and patient and retail dining experiences.

This role suits a versatile leader who thrives in dynamic environments and supports multiple facilities.