Executive Chef — Hospital Kitchen Leader (High-Volume)

TouchPoint Support Services; Detroit (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 (Critical Illness,

Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

TouchPoint Support Services is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure a safe, sanitary environment. You will direct meal preparation aligned with corporate programs and guidelines, and lead a proactive culinary team in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership, strong catering and high-volume cooking experience, and hands-on culinary expertise.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations 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 - highly desirable

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.
• 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.
• 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

Skills

Hands-on chef

Food safety knowledge

Team training

Computers (MS Office)

ServSafe certification

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

TouchPoint Support Services is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations and ensure a safe, sanitary environment. You will direct meal preparation aligned with corporate programs and guidelines, and lead a proactive culinary team in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership, strong catering and high-volume cooking experience, and hands-on culinary expertise.