EXECUTIVE CHEF, HOSPITALS

Compass Group USA; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compass Group USA, TouchPoint division, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations within a healthcare setting. You will oversee kitchen activities, develop menus, manage staff, control costs, and ensure food safety and patient satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has hands-on leadership experience in high-volume healthcare dining, strong coaching skills, and a passion for culinary excellence. Join a fast-paced hospital environment focused on quality dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership in healthcare or hospital foodservice.
• Experience managing high-volume, complex foodservice operations.
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure service excellence.
• Plan and execute therapeutic and modified menus per guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portions, and presentation.
• Review production records, inventories, and waste logs to optimize efficiency.
• Monitor food quality by tasting and evaluating items for consistency.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary staff on safety and standards.
• Maintain cleaning, sanitation, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Manage inventories and control costs to meet budget goals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and audits.
• Collaborate with leadership and clinical teams to deliver great service.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Staff coaching

Cost control

Healthcare dining

Team development

MS Office

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

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Reports to: Director of Food & Nutrition

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 culinary operations within a healthcare environment, ensuring high-quality food production while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer satisfaction. This role is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, developing and executing menus, managing staff, controlling costs, and delivering exceptional dining experiences for patients, visitors, and team members. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative, hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing their team. They will be highly organized, able to coordinate priorities simultaneously, and committed to maintaining high standards of recipe compliance, sanitation, and food quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food production and service excellence
• Plan and execute regular, therapeutic, and modified menus in accordance with company standards, nutritional guidelines, and patient needs
• Ensure adherence to standardized recipes, portion control, and presentation standards
• Review and complete daily production records, inventory reports, and waste logs to optimize efficiency and minimize food waste
• Monitor food quality by tasting and evaluating prepared items to ensure consistency and excellence
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members on food preparation techniques, equipment operation, food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning, sanitation, and preventive maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces
• Manage food and supply inventories, ensuring product availability while maintaining budgetary and cost-control objectives
• Oversee the proper utilization of leftover food products in compliance with company policies and food safety guidelines
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and regulatory health and sanitation requirements, including successful outcomes of health department and third-party audits
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies and procedures, including incident reporting protocols
• Partner with leadership, clinical teams, and support departments to deliver exceptional service and patient satisfaction
• Participate in departmental meetings, leadership initiatives, staff development programs, and ongoing professional education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in healthcare, hospitality, foodservice, or a related environment
• Previous experience managing high-volume, complex foodservice operations
• Strong background in institutional cooking, batch cooking, and healthcare dining services preferred
• Hands-on culinary leadership experience with a passion for coaching and developing teams
• Catering and special event experience is a plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of culinary trends, food quality standards, cost controls, menu development, sanitation practices, and food presentation
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and web-based systems
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA

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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.