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EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2025

About the role

Salary: 81,000 - 88,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

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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

Locations: Brockton, MA: BMC South / Good Samaritan Hospital or Boston, MA: BMC Brighton / St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-volume healthcare environment. This role oversees all kitchen operations, ensures safe and sanitary practices, and drives exceptional patient and guest dining experiences in alignment with corporate standards and healthcare regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, energetic, and entrepreneurial culinary leader who thrives in a hospital foodservice setting and is passionate about delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that support patient care and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and execute regular and modified patient menus in accordance with healthcare dietary guidelines.
Ensure meals follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards, conducting tastings for quality assurance.
Train and mentor kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local health regulations and achieve high scores on health and third-party audits.
Oversee cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
Manage food and non-food inventories, ensuring availability while adhering to budget and waste-reduction guidelines.
Lead efficient batch and institutional cooking processes to support patient meals, retail dining, and catering events.
Participate in client satisfaction programs and departmental initiatives to enhance the patient and guest experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience; healthcare or institutional foodservice experience highly desirable.
Hands-on chef experience in high-volume and batch cooking required.
Strong background in food cost control, catering, and quality-focused presentation.
ServSafe® certification highly preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and kitchen management software.

�� Join a team where your culinary leadership directly impacts patient recovery, guest satisfaction, and the overall healthcare experience.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

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