DIRECTOR OF CULINARY - NY / CT

  Salary: 135,000 - 150,000 / year based on experience

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

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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

We are seeking an experienced Director of Culinary Services to oversee culinary operations across five healthcare locations within a large health system, supporting approximately $70 million in managed volume . This executive-level role provides strategic leadership for patient dining, retail, catering, and hospitality programs while ensuring exceptional food quality, financial performance, and guest satisfaction.

Preferred location: Connecticut ( Hartford, Danbury, or Norwalk ) or the NYC/Hudson Valley region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for culinary operations across five healthcare locations.
• Drive menu innovation, food quality, patient experience, and hospitality excellence.
• Lead and develop culinary teams while establishing high culinary standards.
• Oversee food costs, purchasing, inventory management, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
• Partner with operational and executive leaders to achieve system-wide goals.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree required.
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC) strongly preferred.
• Significant culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, hotels, resorts, or large-scale food service operations.
• Proven success managing large, multi-site culinary programs.
• Strong expertise in food quality, menu development, financial management, and team leadership.
• ServSafe® Certification preferred.

This role is ideal for a visionary culinary leader who brings a high level of culinary expertise, operational excellence, and a passion for elevating the dining experience in healthcare.

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

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, or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID:  1557871

Morrison Healthcare 

AMY S MILLER 

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