Morrison Healthcare Salary: 80,000 - 90,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training Pay Grade: 13 Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With more than 31,000 associates, Morrison creates personalized dining experiences for patients and staff using its Culinary, Nutritional, and Operational expertise. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and a top training organization, Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians, 1,200 executive chefs, and serves over 600M meals annually. Job Summary As the Executive Chef, you will oversee all kitchen operations to ensure a safe, sanitary, and compliant work environment. You will lead culinary production, maintain high food quality standards, support therapeutic nutrition needs, and guide your team in delivering exceptional dining experiences for patients, staff, and guests. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute regular and modified menus in accordance with nutritional guidelines, physician orders, and facility standards. Follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation expectations; complete and utilize daily production worksheets and waste logs; taste all meals to ensure quality. Train culinary staff on food preparation, safe food handling, equipment operation, and sanitation practices in line with company policies and regulatory requirements. Establish and maintain cleaning schedules and preventive maintenance routines for equipment, storage areas, and workspaces; ensure team compliance. Manage food and supply inventories within established guidelines, ensuring necessary products are available while maintaining cost controls. Make decisions regarding the proper utilization of leftover food products in alignment with company standards to minimize waste. Maintain full compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, as evidenced by successful health department and third‑party audits. Adhere to all facility, department, and company safety policies and procedures, including incident reporting. Participate in departmental meetings, staff development initiatives, and professional development programs as needed. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience, depending on education and training. Strong hands‑on culinary experience; institutional or batch‑cooking experience preferred. High‑volume and complex foodservice operations experience highly desirable; catering experience a plus. Comprehensive knowledge of culinary and catering trends, production methods, sanitation requirements, food cost control, and presentation standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and general computer applications. ServSafe certification highly desirable. Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance / AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible Time Off Paid Parental Leave Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or those performed remotely, visit the following link for paid time off benefits information: Equal Opportunity Employer Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Disclaimer Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. We reserve the right to modify or change the essential functions based on business necessity. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with a criminal history are encouraged to apply. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr