EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group USA; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Critical Ill

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Associate Shopping Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA, as part of TouchPoint Support Services, seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations for hospital dining programs in Rochester, MI. You will manage safety, quality, and staff, directing meal preparation per corporate standards and client needs.

The role emphasizes high-volume, start-to-finish culinary leadership with cost controls, menu planning, and compliance. This is a full-time opportunity with competitive benefits in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience required for kitchen management
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience
• Hands-on chef experience is a must
• Strong knowledge of food cost controls, trends, and presentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and email

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines
• Completes production worksheets and waste logs, tests meals for quality
• Trains kitchen staff on food preparation, safety, and sanitation
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas
• Maintains inventory within guidelines and ensures product availability
• Makes decisions on leftover food utilization within guidelines
• Complies with health and safety regulations and audits
• Attends departmental meetings and staff development programs

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Food safety & sanitation

Staff training

Culinary leadership

Cost controls

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

ServSafe certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a bench Executive Chef position.
• Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule:M-F & one weekend every 3 weeks
• Pay Range: $70,000 - $80,000
• Other Forms of Compensation: $2500 Bonus Eligible

If serving others is in your blood and you thrive on helping people heal, TouchPoint is the place for you! As part of Compass Healthcare, we care deeply for people, build belonging, and serve with detail, quality, and excellence to set the stage for healing.

We’re TouchPoint Support Services, and our mission is to serve up hospitality for patients, families, and visitors at Ascension Health hospitals across the U.S. From meals to facilities to patient support, our work creates moments that matter. This takes a big heart, a commitment to do the right thing, and the belief that together we can achieve more than we ever could alone. We empower and uplift each other, grow in our careers, and have fun while supporting the mission to improve the health of the poor and vulnerable.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes 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 of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with 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:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands‑on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive 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
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Touchpoint maintains a drug-free workplace.