Executive Chef - Compass Group, North America

TouchPoint

Salary: $58,000 - $80,000 / year


Other Forms of Compensation: Annual bonus potential


Pay Grade: 13





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:






The Executive Chef leads culinary operations for patient dining, the cafe, and catering for a 309-bed hospital account in Jacksonville. The EC will manage a team of 58 Associates. This role will enjoy a mostly Monday - Friday schedule with occasional rotating weekends and no late nights!





Key Responsibilities:






+ Plans regular and modified menus according to company standards


+ Prepares or leads preparation of all food by the kitchen staff. 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 TouchPoint 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 TouchPoint guidelines for such products


+ Aligns with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits


+ Visits patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and helps ensure that every patient is visited by our team at least once during their hospital stay


+ Follows facility, department, TouchPoint and Compass safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting


+ Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate






Preferred Qualifications:






+ Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate, Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred


+ Minimum of three to five years of culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training; healthcare setting preferred


+ Large-scale, multi-faceted foodservice operations experience - helpful


+ Institutional and batch cooking experiences


+ Hands-on chef experience a must


+ Proven knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation


+ Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet


+ Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities


+ ServSafe certified - highly desirable












Apply to TouchPoint today!


TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA


Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)


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.


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)



Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.


Req ID: 1300882


TouchPoint


Jillian Leshner


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