TRAVELING EXECUTIVE CHEF

Overview Morrison Healthcare is a Compass Healthcare company, a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. With more than 31,000 associates, Morrison delivers personalized dining experiences to support patient healing and healthful missions. Morrison has been recognized as a Modern Healthcare Best Place to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. The organization employs more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, serving over 600 million meals annually. Salary: 75,000 – 85,000 / year based on experience Other forms of compensation: Flexible paid time off, travel reimbursement, benefits Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] Job Summary We are seeking a Traveling Executive Chef to deliver culinary leadership and operational expertise across acute care facilities throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island, and New York. The role requires day and overnight travel, with a preference for candidates based in Massachusetts or Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have a high degree of flexibility to support varying facility needs, including weekends and holidays, as required. The Traveling Executive Chef provides short‑term and long‑term support to multiple hospital locations, including new account openings, interim leadership coverage, performance improvement initiatives, and operational stabilization. This role ensures the consistent execution of culinary standards, regulatory compliance, and best‑in‑class healthcare foodservice practices across the region. Key Responsibilities Provide hands‑on culinary leadership and operational support across multiple acute care facilities as business needs arise Plan, develop, and execute regular and modified menus in alignment with physician orders, nutritional requirements, and established corporate and facility guidelines Ensure consistent execution of standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards to maintain quality, consistency, and fiscal accountability Complete and oversee daily production documentation, including production sheets, temperature logs, and waste tracking tools; evaluate finished products to ensure quality and patient satisfaction Train, mentor, and coach culinary teams on food preparation techniques, safe food handling, equipment operation, and sanitation standards in accordance with company policy and healthcare regulations Establish, implement, and reinforce cleaning and preventive maintenance programs for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces, ensuring compliance and proper documentation Manage food and non‑food inventory processes, ensuring product availability while maintaining cost controls and adherence to budgetary guidelines Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, including Joint Commission requirements, through successful health inspections and third‑party audits Adhere to all facility, departmental, and company safety protocols, including incident and occurrence reporting Collaborate with on‑site leadership teams and regional management to support operational goals, patient satisfaction initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts Participate in departmental meetings, staff training, and professional development programs across supported locations Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience Three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, preferably in healthcare or institutional foodservice environments Demonstrated experience supporting multiple locations or performing in a temporary, interim, or turnaround capacity strongly preferred Strong hands‑on culinary leadership skills with the ability to quickly assess operations and implement best practices Experience managing high‑volume, complex foodservice operations required Institutional, batch cooking, and healthcare catering experience highly desirable Comprehensive knowledge of foodservice trends with a strong focus on quality, production efficiency, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and web‑based systems ServSafe® certification highly desirable Application and Policies Apply to Morrison Healthcare today! Associates at Morrison Healthcare offer many 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 be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For certain locations, see information on wage transparency here: Equal Opportunity : Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair treatment of Applicants and Associates without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Required disclosures : Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post may not list all duties or requirements and the Company reserves the right to modify essential functions based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace. Req ID: 1520497 Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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