EXECUTIVE CHEF, HEALTHCARE

AECOM; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking an Executive Chef to manage kitchen operations at a 250-bed hospital. The role involves menu planning, training staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The candidate should have culinary management experience and a passion for delivering quality food service.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Requires institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Must have hands-on chef experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Oversee culinary operations for retail, patient services, and catering.
• Train staff in food preparation, safety, and sanitation.

Skills

Food safety

Menu planning

Team management

Catering operations

Sanitation procedures

Education

Associates degree in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certification

Job description

TouchPoint

Salary: $85,000-90,000 per year

Other Forms of Compensation: Max bonus of $2,500 annually

Reports To: Sr. Director of Food & Nutrition

Schedule: Full time; primarily Monday through Friday; must be able to work a mix of 1st and 2nd shift and 1 weekend per month. More details are available upon interviewing.

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 lead all aspects of kitchen operations at a 250 bed hospital while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will oversee culinary operations of retail, patient services, and catering, manage a team of 20-25 associates, and 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 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:

+ Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience preferably in healthcare, senior living, higher education, casinos, hotels or another high volume setting

+ Associates degree in culinary arts or equivalent experience

+ High volume, catering, and complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable

+ Institutional and batch cooking experience

+ 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

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.

Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Life Insurance/ AD

+ Disability Insurance

+ Retirement Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

+ Personal Leave

+ 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Touchpoint.pdf) for paid time off benefits information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.

Req ID: 1426711

TouchPoint

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