EXECUTIVE CHEF
Schedule: Full time; must be able to work a flexible schedule including opening shifts, closing shifts, and rotating weekends/holidays. Start time no earlier than 5:30am and end time no later than 8:30pm. More details are available upon interview.
TouchPoint, Support Services, provides customer focused support services. As specialists, we perform services including healthcare housekeeping, management in laundry processing, patient transportation, and food service. TouchPoint is a compilation of the most committed and talented individuals working in the industry today. Our dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and unequivocal results allow us to provide the best outcomes to our clients.
Job Summary
As the Executive Chef, you will be is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment in a 270-bed hospital setting. You will manage a team of 50-60 union employees and supervise associates in patient services, retail, and culinary. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plans, prepares, and directs the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines as well as regular and modified menus
- Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and uses daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
- Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
- Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
- Maintains inventory to stay within established guidelines while assuring that vital product is available when needed
- Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
- Follows federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
- Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
- Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent experience
- Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience with hands-on chef experience
- High volume and complex foodservice operations and catering experience
- Institutional and batch cooking experience
- Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
- ServSafe certified and ACF preferred
*Candidate must pass a written and practical chef test*
Apply to TouchPoint today!
TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA
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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.
Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- 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, click here for paid time off benefits information
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.
Req ID: 1380038
TouchPoint
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