Executive Chef - Join the Team!

Morrison Healthcare is a premier national food and nutrition services company dedicated exclusively to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States. As a division of Compass Group, the company plays a critical role in enhancing patient and staff dining experiences through its hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafes. Morrison Healthcare is widely recognized for its socially responsible practices and exceptional service delivery, aligning with cutting-edge wellness and sustainability principles. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices(R) wellness and sustainability platform integrates the latest healthful eating strategies with a deep understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. This initiative supports Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative, positively impacting the wellbeing of up to 41 million patients and serving 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison Healthcare’s commitment to excellence has earned it a spot on Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" list for five consecutive years and Training Magazine’s Top 125 organizations for six straight years. The company boasts a vast network of more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members dedicated to delivering quality and innovation in healthcare foodservice. The Executive Chef role at Morrison Healthcare, located in Mobile, AL, presents a unique and dynamic opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to lead and innovate in an acute care setting. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 annually, reflecting the significant responsibility and expertise required. The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring meals are prepared following corporate guidelines while maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment. Responsibilities are broad and impactful, encompassing menu planning, staff training, inventory management, quality assurance, and compliance with health and safety regulations. This role demands an energetic and entrepreneurial culinary leader capable of managing complex foodservice operations in a high-volume healthcare setting. Success in this position involves blending culinary expertise with a deep understanding of institutional foodservice demands, including batch cooking, catering, and food cost controls. Morrison Healthcare seeks a hands-on chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to patient wellness through quality nutrition and exceptional service. Joining Morrison Healthcare means becoming part of a supportive and innovative team that values professional growth, culinary excellence, and a commitment to promoting healthful eating practices within healthcare institutions.

• A.S. degree or equivalent culinary experience
• three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
• knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• experience with inventory management
• hands-on experience as a chef
• computer skills including Microsoft Office and email
• ability to comply with health and safety regulations
• ServSafe certification preferred
• ability to lead and train kitchen staff
• excellent organizational and communication skills