SR EXECUTIVE CHEF

SR EXECUTIVE CHEF


Company
Compass Healthcare
Location
New York, NY
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
18 hours ago
Via
LinkedIn

Job Description
Morrison Healthcare

Reports To: SR DIRECTOR

Salary: $100,000 - $125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

Senior Executive Chef – Morrison Healthcare

Location: Gainesville, FL (relocation assistance provided)

Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 + relocation assistance

Schedule: 5-day work week, alternating weekends

Job Summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a major healthcare facility in Gainesville, FL. This role oversees menu development, food quality, safety, purchasing, and cost control while ensuring an exceptional experience for patients, guests, and staff. The Senior Executive Chef will lead a high-performing culinary team and drive wellness-focused, innovative programs that support the hospital’s mission.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead culinary operations across patient dining, retail food services, and catering.
• Maintain high culinary standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop the culinary team.
• Implement wellness, sustainability, and seasonal menu initiatives.
• Oversee menu creation, purchasing, inventory, and food cost management.
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ServSafe®, sanitation, and safety protocols.
• Partner with hospital leadership to meet operational and financial goals.

Preferred Qualifications
• Culinary degree or Bachelor’s in Food Service Management or Hospitality preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership; healthcare or high-volume dining a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with catering and special events.
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management software.
• ServSafe® Certification required.

Why Morrison Healthcare?

Morrison Healthcare is a national leader in hospital food and nutrition services, committed to fresh, wellness-driven cuisine. Join a mission-focused team that values innovation, collaboration, and culinary excellence.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates At Morrison Healthcare Are Offered Many Fantastic 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 to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1488166

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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