Executive Chef

Morrison Healthcare **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 **Healthcare Executive Chef** , you will lead the culinary operation and oversee all food production, menu development, purchasing, and culinary programming for a high-profile hospital in Vero Beach, FL. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building talented teams, elevating culinary standards, and creating memorable dining experiences. You'll have the opportunity to bring your creativity and expertise to a respected healthcare operation while partnering with a strong culinary and foodservice team. **Key Responsibilities** + Lead and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation + Recruit, train, develop, and inspire a high-performing culinary team + Create innovative, nutritious, and appealing menus tailored to the healthcare environment + Manage food purchasing, inventory, product quality, and vendor relationships + Drive food and labor cost controls while maintaining high culinary standards + Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements + Lead the implementation of innovative culinary programs and initiatives in partnership with the culinary and marketing teams + Support catering and special events while maintaining a high level of service and execution + Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, culinary excellence, and continuous improvement **Preferred Qualifications** + Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred + **5+ years of culinary management experience** , preferably in a high-volume environment + Healthcare culinary experience is a plus + Strong high-volume production and catering experience + Proven experience managing food costs, labor, inventory, and overall financial performance + Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills + Passion for culinary innovation and delivering an exceptional dining experience + Desire to grow and build a long-term career with a **leading foodservice organization** **Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!** _Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( **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. **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:** 1562366 Morrison Healthcare CHARRISSE FULLER [[req_classification]]