EXECUTIVE CHEF - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH

Compass Group•Columbus, OH

About The Position

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. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Job Summary LEAD, INSPIRE, ELEVATE. Grow your career with us! As Executive Chef, you’ll lead a large healthcare culinary operation with an exceptional team dedicated to providing excellent food, maintaining top-tier safety standards, and investing in culture. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, entrepreneurial chef who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Riverside Methodist Hospital’s upcoming expansion for a state of the art Women’s Center will provide you with exposure to design, construction, service development, and future career growth.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent culinary experience
3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership experience
Strong knowledge of food trends, cost control, sanitation, and presentation
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate teams
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, email, internet)

Nice To Haves

High-volume foodservice and catering experience preferred
ServSafe certification a plus

Responsibilities

Create and execute menus that meet quality, nutrition, and corporate standards
Ensure consistency through standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation
Train and lead culinary staff in food preparation, equipment use, and safety standards
Oversee sanitation, cleanliness, and maintenance schedules to exceed audit expectations
Manage inventory, food costs, and responsible use of leftover products
Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Assist with design and operational strategies that support Riverside Methodist’s Women’s Center expansion
Participate in team meetings and ongoing professional development