Traveling Executive Chef – Healthcare Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Traveling Executive Chef to provide culinary leadership across multiple healthcare accounts on the West Coast. The role requires 100% travel on a 10 days on /4 days off rotation and stepping in during vacancies, openings, and transitions.

You will oversee all kitchen operations, ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, and lead teams to deliver high-quality patient dining experiences.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience in healthcare or large-scale foodservice.
• Healthcare/Hospital culinary experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, quality, production, sanitation, and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Executive Chef leadership during vacancies, new account openings, transitions, and special projects.
• Plan and execute regular and therapeutic menus in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Lead, train, and develop culinary teams while promoting food safety, sanitation, and operational excellence.
• Oversee food production, quality, inventory, and cost controls to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company food safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized kitchen operations and preventive maintenance.
• Partner with regional leadership and client teams to deliver exceptional patient dining experiences.
• Participate in leadership meetings, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• May require other support travel nationwide.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary management

Food safety

Budgeting/cost controls

Staff training

Computer skills

Education

AS or equivalent experience

ServSafe certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is seeking a Traveling Executive Chef to provide culinary leadership across multiple healthcare accounts on the West Coast. The role requires 100% travel on a 10 days on /4 days off rotation and stepping in during vacancies, openings, and transitions.

You will oversee all kitchen operations, ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, and lead teams to deliver high-quality patient dining experiences.