EXECUTIVE CHEF

Salary: 81,000 - 88,000 / year based on experience

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

Pay Grade: 13

Morrison Healthcare  is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

Location: Brighton, MA : BMC Brighton / St. Elizabeth’s Hospital

Morrison Healthcare is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations in a high-volume healthcare environment. This role oversees all kitchen operations, ensures safe and sanitary practices, and drives exceptional patient and guest dining experiences in alignment with corporate standards and healthcare regulations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, energetic, and entrepreneurial culinary leader who thrives in a hospital foodservice setting and is passionate about delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that support patient care and satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and modified patient menus in accordance with healthcare dietary guidelines.
• Ensure meals follow standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards, conducting tastings for quality assurance.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain strict adherence to federal, state, and local health regulations and achieve high scores on health and third-party audits.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance schedules for all kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Manage food and non-food inventories, ensuring availability while adhering to budget and waste-reduction guidelines.
• Lead efficient batch and institutional cooking processes to support patient meals, retail dining, and catering events.
• Participate in client satisfaction programs and departmental initiatives to enhance the patient and guest experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary and kitchen management experience; healthcare or institutional foodservice experience highly desirable.
• Hands-on chef experience in high-volume and batch cooking required.
• Strong background in food cost control, catering, and quality-focused presentation.
• ServSafe® certification highly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and kitchen management software.

�� Join a team where your culinary leadership directly impacts patient recovery, guest satisfaction, and the overall healthcare experience.

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, 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1459000

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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