Executive Chef

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: EXECUTIVE CHEF - Catholic Health St Joseph Hospita Salary: 95,000 - 105,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training Pay Grade:[[payGrade_obj]] Morrison 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. Job Summary As the Executive Chef , you will lead culinary operations within a fast-paced acute care hospital, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and nutritious meals for patients, visitors, and staff. This role oversees food production, regulatory compliance, team development, and cost management while supporting an exceptional patient and customer experience. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily food production for patient dining, retail, and catering operations. Collaborate with Clinical Nutrition teams to implement regular and therapeutic menus that meet nutritional and regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, presentation standards, and production schedules. Conduct quality checks to ensure food meets standards for taste, appearance, and temperature. Train and develop culinary staff on food preparation, food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and equipment operation. Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational food safety and sanitation regulations. Manage cleaning, sanitation, and preventative maintenance programs for kitchen equipment and work areas. Monitor food and supply inventories, control costs, minimize waste, and ensure product availability. Support patient satisfaction, retail performance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and hospital-wide programs. Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Foodservice Management, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in healthcare, acute care, or institutional foodservice. Experience managing high-volume food production and multi-outlet dining operations. Knowledge of therapeutic diets, HACCP principles, food safety regulations, and healthcare standards. Proven hands-on leadership and team development experience. Strong understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and operational efficiency. Experience with retail dining and catering services preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and foodservice management systems. Commitment to patient satisfaction and service excellence. Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance 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. 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. 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