EXECUTIVE CHEF

Company: Morrison Healthcare
Location: Burbank
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: 85,000 - 95,000 / year based on experience Other Forms of Compensation: Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K Pay Grade: [[payGrade_obj]] 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 As the Executive Chef in a healthcare food service environment, you will oversee all culinary operations for the account, ensuring high?quality, patient?focused meal service. You will lead a team of culinary associates, maintain rigorous safety and sanitation standards, and support the development and execution of operational and culinary initiatives in alignment with healthcare regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Culinary Leadership: Oversee all culinary functions for the healthcare dining account, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with dietary and regulatory standards. Cost & Budget Management: Manage cost controls and maintain accountability for all food and supply expenditures. Menu Planning: Develop, plan, and implement patient, retail, and catering menus that meet healthcare guidelines and operational standards. Inventory & Purchasing: Oversee purchasing, inventory control, vendor relations, and product utilization to support budget targets and food quality. Program Implementation: Roll out new culinary programs, service initiatives, and standardized processes in partnership with corporate culinary and marketing teams. Safety & Sanitation: Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local health regulations; maintain sanitation, HACCP, and safety standards throughout all foodservice operations. Team Development: Lead, coach, and mentor culinary staff to support excellence in production, presentation, and service. Preferred Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Executive Chef experience , preferably within a healthcare system or high?volume, highly managed operation. Strong background in large?scale production, institutional cooking, and healthcare dietary environments. Proven success managing cost controls and operational efficiencies in complex foodservice operations. Education: Culinary degree preferred (or equivalent experience). Skills: High?volume production and catering experience. Strong leadership, communication, and team?development capabilities. Solid understanding of food trends, menu development, sanitation, food safety, and cost management. Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, email systems, and operational technology platforms. Professional Attributes: Desire to grow within a leading healthcare foodservice organization; commitment to patient satisfaction and service excellence. 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. https://www.compass -usa.com/wp- content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf 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: 1492397 Morrison Healthcare AMY S MILLER [[req_classification]]

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