{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b3b5adf01fc1ea3d75930b94","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3b5adf01fc1ea3d75930b94","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b3b5adf01fc1ea3d75930b94","title":"EXECUTIVE CHEF","description":"Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:\n\nSalary:75,000 - 80,000 / year based on experience\n\nOther Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training\n\nPay Grade:13\n\nMorrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.\n\nJob Summary\nAs the Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations within a healthcare environment, ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about food quality, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPlan and execute regular and therapeutic menus in accordance with healthcare and organizational guidelines.\n\nEnsure compliance with standardized recipes, portion control, production records, and quality standards.\n\nTrain and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and equipment operation.\n\nMaintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment and work areas.\n\nManage food and supply inventories while controlling costs and minimizing waste.\n\nEnsure proper utilization of food products in accordance with company policies and food safety standards.\n\nMaintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and healthcare regulatory requirements.\n\nPromote a safe work environment and follow all facility safety and incident reporting procedures.\n\nCollaborate with clinical nutrition, nursing, and leadership teams to support patient satisfaction and dining excellence.\n\nParticipate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nAssociate degree in Culinary Arts or related field, or equivalent experience.\n\n3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service.\n\nExperience with high-volume food production, batch cooking, and therapeutic diets.\n\nStrong knowledge of food quality, sanitation, food safety, and cost controls.\n\nHands-on chef experience required.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice technology systems.\n\nServSafe certification preferred.\n\nHealthcare food service experience and patient dining experience are a plus.\n\nMorrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA\n\nAssociates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.\n\nMedical\n\nVision\n\nLife Insurance/ AD\n\nDisability Insurance\n\nRetirement Plan\n\nFlexible Time Off\n\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\n\nPersonal Leave\n\nAssociate Shopping Program\n\nHealth and Wellness Programs\n\nDiscount Marketplace\n\nIdentity Theft Protection\n\nPet Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\n\nCompass 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.\n\nQualified 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.\n\nApplications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\n\nMorrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Compass Group","rawCompany":"compass group","city":"Poughkeepsie","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-07-28T03:24:25.302Z","occupations":[{"code":"35-1011.00","title":"Chefs and Head Cooks","slug":"chefs-and-head-cooks"},{"code":"35-1012.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-food-preparation-and-serving-workers"},{"code":"11-9051.00","title":"Food Service Managers","slug":"food-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"},{"code":"722511","title":"Full-Service Restaurants","slug":"full-service-restaurants"},{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"EXECUTIVE CHEF","description":"Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:\n\nSalary:75,000 - 80,000 / year based on experience\n\nOther Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training\n\nPay Grade:13\n\nMorrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.\n\nJob Summary\nAs the Executive Chef, you will lead culinary operations within a healthcare environment, ensuring the delivery of safe, nutritious, and high-quality meals for patients, residents, visitors, and staff. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about food quality, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nPlan and execute regular and therapeutic menus in accordance with healthcare and organizational guidelines.\n\nEnsure compliance with standardized recipes, portion control, production records, and quality standards.\n\nTrain and develop kitchen staff on food preparation, food safety, sanitation, and equipment operation.\n\nMaintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment and work areas.\n\nManage food and supply inventories while controlling costs and minimizing waste.\n\nEnsure proper utilization of food products in accordance with company policies and food safety standards.\n\nMaintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and healthcare regulatory requirements.\n\nPromote a safe work environment and follow all facility safety and incident reporting procedures.\n\nCollaborate with clinical nutrition, nursing, and leadership teams to support patient satisfaction and dining excellence.\n\nParticipate in staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and professional development activities.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nAssociate degree in Culinary Arts or related field, or equivalent experience.\n\n3-5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, senior living, or institutional food service.\n\nExperience with high-volume food production, batch cooking, and therapeutic diets.\n\nStrong knowledge of food quality, sanitation, food safety, and cost controls.\n\nHands-on chef experience required.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and foodservice technology systems.\n\nServSafe certification preferred.\n\nHealthcare food service experience and patient dining experience are a plus.\n\nMorrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA\n\nAssociates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.\n\nMedical\n\nVision\n\nLife Insurance/ AD\n\nDisability Insurance\n\nRetirement Plan\n\nFlexible Time Off\n\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\n\nPersonal Leave\n\nAssociate Shopping Program\n\nHealth and Wellness Programs\n\nDiscount Marketplace\n\nIdentity Theft Protection\n\nPet Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\n\nCompass 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.\n\nQualified 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. 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