Job Description
Job Description
Salary: 80,000 - 85,000 / year based on experience
Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training
Pay Grade: 15
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 oversee all culinary operations within the Food & Nutrition Services department. This includes leading a team of associates, ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation standards, and delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused culinary service.
This role supports a 150‑bed acute care hospital in Queens, NY, which is part of a large, established health system. The operation includes oversight of Patient Dining, Catering Services, Inventory Management, Ordering, Payroll, Scheduling, and Labor Relations.
You will be part of a 4‑person management team leading approximately 30 union employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all culinary operations for the account, including patient dining and catering.
- Manage food and labor cost controls to meet financial targets.
- Plan, develop, and execute all menus with a focus on quality, nutrition, and consistency.
- Purchase and manage inventory while maintaining accurate par levels.
- Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and the broader culinary team.
- Ensure strict adherence to all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Culinary degree preferred.
- HS Diploma or GED required.
- 3–5 years of culinary management experience, ideally within healthcare or high‑volume foodservice.
- Strong background in large‑scale production and catering.
- Demonstrated experience managing cost controls and achieving budget goals.
- Interest in professional growth and development within a leading foodservice organization.
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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.
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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.
Req ID: 1505849
Morrison Healthcare
AMY S MILLER
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