Salary: 75,000 - 100,000 / year based on experienceOther Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 15Job SummaryWorking as an
Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary operations within a 300+ bed acute care hospital, including patient dining, retail services, catering, and physician dining. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality food production, maintaining regulatory compliance, driving financial performance, and leading a team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality and patient experiences. The operation includes approximately $10M in managed volume and $3.5M in annual retail sales.
As part of the culinary leadership team, you will be responsible for the following:
Key Responsibilities- Direct and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and safety.
- Lead, mentor, and develop culinary associates, supervisors, and managers to drive engagement, retention, and performance.
- Manage food, labor, and supply costs while maintaining budgetary and financial objectives.
- Plan, develop, and execute patient, retail, catering, and special event menus in collaboration with Clinical Nutrition and operational leadership.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and accrediting agency standards, including food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and workplace safety requirements.
- Oversee purchasing, inventory management, production planning, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Partner with Patient Services and Clinical Nutrition teams to support patient-centered dining programs and therapeutic diet requirements.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on food quality, customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness.
- Support and implement new culinary programs, retail concepts, and wellness initiatives in collaboration with marketing and culinary leadership.
- Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys, inspections, and audits.
Preferred Qualifications- Culinary degree preferred.
- Three to five years of progressive culinary management experience, preferably in healthcare, hospitality, or contract foodservice environments.
- Experience leading high-volume food production, retail dining, and catering operations.
- Strong background in food and labor cost management, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control.
- Knowledge of healthcare foodservice regulations, food safety standards, and patient dining programs preferred.
- ServSafe® Manager Certification preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and inspire diverse teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
- Passion for culinary excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional hospitality in a healthcare setting.
- Desire to grow professionally with an industry-leading foodservice organization.
Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!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.
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Req ID: 1575406
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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