Sr Executive Chef

Senior Executive Chef – Morrison Healthcare

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. The company’s comprehensive Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform supports healthy eating and behavioral change in food consumption, and its alignment with the Partnership for a Healthier America's Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts millions of patients and meals annually.

Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 + relocation assistance

Location: Gainesville, FL (relocation assistance provided)

Schedule: 5‑day work week, alternating weekends

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Senior Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a major healthcare facility in Gainesville, FL. This role will oversee menu development, food quality, safety, purchasing, and cost control while ensuring an exceptional experience for patients, guests, and staff. The Senior Executive Chef will lead a high‑performing culinary team and drive wellness‑focused, innovative programs that support the hospital’s mission.

• Lead culinary operations across patient dining, retail food services, and catering
• Maintain high culinary standards for quality, consistency, and presentation
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop the culinary team
• Implement wellness, sustainability, and seasonal menu initiatives
• Oversee menu creation, purchasing, inventory, and food cost management
• Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with Serv Safe®, sanitation, and safety protocols
• Partner with hospital leadership to meet operational and financial goals

• Culinary degree or Bachelor’s in Food Service Management or Hospitality preferred
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership; healthcare or high‑volume dining a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with catering and special events
• Knowledge of food trends, sanitation, and cost controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management software
• Serv Safe® Certification required

• 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)

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. 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. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply, and we will consider all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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