Sr Executive Chef

Senior Executive Chef – Morrison Healthcare

Location:

Gainesville, FL (relocation assistance provided)

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

Schedule:

5‑day work week, alternating weekends

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. As a division of Compass Group, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s “Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”

• 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.
• 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 and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, Holiday Time Off
• 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 posting does not constitute a comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities or qualifications.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug‑free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

We encourage applicants with a criminal history to apply.