Executive Chef

TouchPoint Support Services is a leading provider of customer-focused support services specializing in healthcare environments. As part of Compass Group USA, a global leader in foodservice and support services, TouchPoint emphasizes dedication to quality, exceptional customer service, and outstanding results. The company prides itself on assembling a team of committed and talented specialists who excel in performing a diverse range of services such as healthcare housekeeping, laundry management, patient transportation, and food service. This commitment to excellence ensures that TouchPoint delivers optimal outcomes for its clients across a variety of healthcare settings.

Currently, TouchPoint is seeking a skilled Kitchen Manager to oversee kitchen operations and ensure the preparation of meals aligns with corporate standards and guidelines. This full-time position offers an annual salary of $75,000 and is categorized under Pay Grade 12. The Kitchen Manager plays a critical role in maintaining food quality, safety, and presentation while managing staff and inventory effectively.

The Kitchen Manager will be responsible for planning both regular and modified menus in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring all meals meet nutritional and regulatory requirements. The role involves training kitchen staff on proper food preparation techniques, safe handling of food, operation of kitchen equipment, and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards consistent with company policies and government regulations. Additionally, the position requires the establishment and maintenance of cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas to uphold a hygienic and efficient environment.

Inventory management is another key aspect of the Kitchen Manager’s responsibilities. They must maintain appropriate stock levels of food and non-food supplies, ensuring availability while staying within budgetary guidelines. Compliance with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations is mandatory, requiring regular inspections and adherence to department sanitation procedures.

Ideal candidates for this role will have an Associate of Science degree or equivalent experience, along with three to five years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience. A comprehensive understanding of food and catering trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation, is essential. Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet usage is required. Candidates with extensive catering experience and knowledge of high-volume, complex foodservice operations will be highly valued. ServSafe certification is also highly desirable.

Working at TouchPoint means joining a supportive and inclusive company that practices equal opportunity employment and values diversity across all levels of the organization. Associates are eligible for a broad range of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off including parental and holiday leave; retirement plans; and numerous wellness programs, among others. TouchPoint also adheres to a drug-free workplace policy and supports fair hiring practices consistent with local regulations.

This position offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career within a respected and forward-thinking company devoted to providing exceptional support services within the healthcare industry. The Kitchen Manager role is not only critical to daily operations but also instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety are maintained. Candidates who thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and are passionate about culinary excellence and operational efficiency will find this role particularly rewarding. TouchPoint invites qualified professionals to apply and contribute to their continued success and commitment to service excellence.