EXECUTIVE CHEF, BENCH / FLOATING

Compass Group USA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Compass Group USA, TouchPoint division, seeks an Executive Chef to provide culinary leadership across multiple hospital accounts in the Detroit metro area, rotating to support operations as needed. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure safety and sanitation, and direct meal preparation in line with corporate programs.

This role suits an energetic culinary professional thriving in fast‑paced healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, based on degree or formal culinary training.
• Associate’s degree (A.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting high‑volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred.
• Institutional foodservice and batch‑cooking experience required; healthcare experience a plus.
• Catering experience preferred.
• Hands‑on chef experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and basic internet applications.
• ServSafe Certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute regular and modified menus in accordance with established corporate, clinical, and operational guidelines
• Ensure compliance with standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete and utilize daily production sheets and waste logs; taste completed meals to ensure quality and consistency
• Train and coach kitchen staff on food preparation, safe food handling, equipment operation, and sanitation in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas; ensure compliance by assigned staff
• Manage food and non‑food inventory to remain within established guidelines while ensuring product availability
• Make appropriate decisions regarding the utilization of leftover food products in accordance with company policies
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations, maintaining audit readiness for health department and third‑party inspections
• Follow all facility, department, and company safety policies, including incident and occurrence reporting
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional training programs as required
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

High-volume operations

Food safety

Computer literacy

Education

Associate’s degree (A.S.) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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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 bench Executive Chef, you will provide culinary leadership across multiple hospital accounts within the Detroit metro market, floating to support operations based on business needs such as vacancies, new account openings, performance stabilization, or special initiatives. In each assignment, you will oversee kitchen operations while ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient foodservice environment. You will be responsible for preparing or directing the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines while leading, training, and developing culinary teams. This role is ideal for an energetic, flexible, and entrepreneurial culinary professional who thrives in fast‑paced healthcare environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute regular and modified menus in accordance with established corporate, clinical, and operational guidelines
• Ensure compliance with standardized recipes, portioning, and presentation standards
• Complete and utilize daily production sheets and waste logs; taste completed meals to ensure quality and consistency
• Train and coach kitchen staff on food preparation, safe food handling, equipment operation, and sanitation in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage, and work areas; ensure compliance by assigned staff
• Manage food and non‑food inventory to remain within established guidelines while ensuring product availability
• Make appropriate decisions regarding the utilization of leftover food products in accordance with company policies
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations, maintaining audit readiness for health department and third‑party inspections
• Follow all facility, department, and company safety policies, including incident and occurrence reporting
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff development, and professional training programs as required
• Additional duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience, based on degree or formal culinary training
• Associate’s degree (A.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience supporting high‑volume, complex foodservice operations strongly preferred
• Institutional foodservice and batch‑cooking experience required; healthcare experience a plus
• Catering experience preferred
• Hands‑on chef experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and basic internet applications
• ServSafe Certification highly desirable

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
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.