Job Description

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

Morrison Healthcare

Cook. Lead. Inspire.

At Morrison Healthcare, food is more than fuel — it’s healing, comfort, and connection. As the nation’s leading food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to hospitals and healthcare systems, we’re passionate about making every dining experience matter.

Now, we’re looking for a Corporate Executive Chef to bring vision, flavor, and leadership to our team. This isn’t just a kitchen role — it’s a chance to redefine what healthcare dining can be.

Based in New Orleans but will support Morrison Nationwide

What You’ll Do

As our Corporate Executive Chef, you’ll be the culinary voice behind Morrison Healthcare. You’ll:

• Shape the culinary direction across multiple hospitals, driving innovation, wellness, and consistency.
• Create menus that are delicious, nutritious, and inspiring, balancing healing with flavor.
• Mentor and energize chefs and culinary leaders, cultivating teams that thrive.
• Partner with dietitians and clinical experts to bring food and health together in powerful ways.
• Showcase your creativity while meeting cost goals, sustainability commitments, and client expectations.
• Be a visible leader — working with executives, clients, and frontline teams to raise the bar on patient and guest dining.

What We’re Looking For

• We want a chef who is more than a great cook — someone who’s a natural leader and innovator. You should bring:
• 7+ years of progressive culinary leadership (multi-site or healthcare experience a big plus).
• A track record of building teams, inspiring chefs, and elevating foodservice experiences.
• Strong knowledge of nutrition-forward menus, wellness-focused dining, and therapeutic diets.
• Business savvy: you understand budgets, purchasing, and food cost control.
• A passion for sustainability, wellness, and creating food with purpose.
• Certified Executive Chef (CEC) credential preferred.

Why Morrison Healthcare?

Your food will make a difference — nourishing patients, families, and communities in their most important moments.

You’ll join a national network of culinary innovators with opportunities to grow your career.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the resources of Compass Group, the world’s largest foodservice company.

Most importantly: you’ll get to lead with creativity, purpose, and heart.

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:   1463251

Morrison Healthcare  

MICHAEL GREMBA  

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