CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF - Eastern PA or New Jerse
About The Position
Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Corporate Executive Chef to support multiple hospital accounts in Eastern Pennsylvania or New Jersey. The role focuses on developing culinary leaders and driving food quality, consistency, innovation, and operational excellence across the region. This is a hands-on leadership position involving team coaching, culinary program implementation, and improvements to dining experiences for patients, guests, and hospital teams. Candidates must live in or be willing to relocate to Eastern Pennsylvania or New Jersey. The position requires approximately 85% travel.
Requirements
- At least five years of progressive back-of-house food service management experience.
- At least two years of multi-unit back-of-house food service management experience.
- At least three years of P&L management experience.
- Strong knowledge of culinary and catering trends, high-volume production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Hands-on leadership style and ability to coach teams and influence results across multiple locations.
- Strong financial, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Willingness to actively participate in patient satisfaction programs and activities.
- ServSafe certification required.
- Ability to travel approximately 85%.
- Must live in or be willing to relocate to Eastern Pennsylvania or New Jersey.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, or an associate degree in Culinary Arts with seven years of progressive food service management experience; extensive relevant experience may substitute for a degree.
- Three or more years of healthcare food service experience.
- Certified Executive Chef (CEC) certification.
- Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement culinary operational plans that meet client commitments and Morrison Healthcare standards.
- Support the rollout of corporate and regional culinary programs while maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Partner with regional and account leadership to improve patient and retail dining satisfaction.
- Train and coach culinary teams on food quality, preparation, presentation, sanitation, and service consistency.
- Build and develop the region’s Culinary Support Team.
- Provide ongoing guidance to Regional Directors of Operations and account teams on culinary standards and purchasing compliance.
- Lead the implementation of new menus, products, and culinary initiatives.
- Drive compliance with company purchasing programs while managing food costs and budgets responsibly.
- Conduct regular account visits, identify opportunities for improvement, and complete visit reports within seven business days.
- Participate in patient visitation rounds with facility leadership during each site visit.
- Complete required operational and financial reporting accurately and on time.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and accidental death insurance
- 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)
- Employee referral bonus eligibility
- Bonus potential and car
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
