Executive Chef

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. It operates hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés with socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company’s Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform promotes healthful eating and behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison aligns with the Partnership for a Healthier America’s Hospital Healthy Food Initiative, impacting up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually.

The company 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. Morrison is a division of Compass Group and employs more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Title: Executive Chef III

Location: Greeneville, TN

Salary: $53,

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Executive Chef III is based at a 140‑bed healthcare account with one retail café on‑site. This individual is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations and directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. The Executive Chef leads a team of approximately 35 staff members, including 15 cooks.

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, equipment operation, food safety, and sanitation based on company and regulatory standards.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage, and work areas.
• Maintains inventory of food and non‑food supplies to stay within established guidelines while ensuring necessary products are available when needed.
• Complies with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and departmental sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High‑volume, complex food‑service operations experience — highly desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends focused on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, e‑mail, and the Internet.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• Serv Safe certified — highly desirable.

• 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)

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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 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. 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.