Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Healthcare Kitchen

Compass Group USA; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

TouchPoint in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, and prepare meals in line with corporate programs and guidelines.

The role requires hands-on leadership, exceptional culinary skills, and experience managing high-volume facilities. You will plan menus, train staff, control costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences.
• Hands-on chef experience a must.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, sanitation, cost controls and presentation.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Email, Internet.
• Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities.
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation.
• Establishes cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Maintains inventory to ensure product availability.
• Decides utilization of leftovers within guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in meetings and programs.

Skills

Culinary management

Hands-on chef

Food safety

Microsoft Office

Food cost controls

Trend knowledge

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ServSafe

Job description

TouchPoint in Pensacola, FL is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensure a safe and sanitary work environment, and prepare meals in line with corporate programs and guidelines.

The role requires hands-on leadership, exceptional culinary skills, and experience managing high-volume facilities. You will plan menus, train staff, control costs, and ensure compliance with health regulations.