CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF - NOTHERN CALIFORNIA

Salary: $115,000 - $125,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus potential and car 

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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

Corporate Executive Chef

Location Requirement: Must reside within a 4-hour drive of San Francisco, CA - Salary 115K - 125K + bonus potential + car + relocation assistance

Morrison Healthcare, a sector of Compass Group and the nation’s top healthcare foodservice provider, is seeking a Corporate Executive Chef to support our operations in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. This is a high-impact leadership role for a passionate culinary professional who wants to make a difference in the lives of patients, caregivers, and communities.

As a Corporate Executive Chef, you’ll work closely with our Regional Directors of Operations and culinary teams to drive innovation, ensure food quality and consistency, and lead training and development across multiple accounts. You'll be joining a company committed to safety, sustainability, and delivering the highest standards in healthcare hospitality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement operational strategies to meet client and company goals.
• Support regional and corporate programs in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Drive culinary excellence and enhance the overall patient and retail dining experience.
• Lead training programs to ensure consistent, high-quality food production across accounts.
• Build and develop a regional Culinary Support Team.
• Train and mentor Regional Directors of Operations on food quality, presentation, and compliance.
• Lead new product and program rollouts across the territory.
• Ensure compliance with Compass purchasing programs and culinary standards.
• Complete reports and unit visit documentation accurately and on time.
• Conduct on-site visits, including patient rounding with hospital leadership.
• Manage budget responsibilities in alignment with company financial goals.
• Participate in and support patient/resident satisfaction initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Culinary Arts OR equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive back-of-house (BOH) management experience.
• At least 2 years of multi-unit BOH leadership experience required.
• 3+ years of healthcare foodservice experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years of P&L responsibility in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of culinary trends, food safety, cost control, and sanitation standards.
• Hands-on leader with a collaborative and service-oriented approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and general internet use.
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC) preferred.
• ServSafe certification required; CDM certification a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 85%.

Why Join Compass Group?
We are a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and the wellbeing of our clients and patients. At Morrison Healthcare, you'll be empowered to grow your career while making a real impact. Join a culture that celebrates fresh ideas, values development, and rewards excellence.

Apply today and help us set the standard in healthcare foodservice

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: 1425317

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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