Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchens & Training

TouchPoint Support Services; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Employee Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

EAP

FSAs

Job summary

TouchPoint seeks an Executive Chef in Pensacola, FL to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while directing meal preparation per corporate programs. This role offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial culinary track for a hands-on leader.

The candidate should have 5+ years in culinary/kitchen management, strong food cost controls, and extensive catering experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ServSafe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering experience a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards; uses daily production worksheets and waste log sheets.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation.
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment and areas.
• Maintains inventory to stay within guidelines and ensures product is available when needed.
• Makes decisions on leftover food utilization within company guidelines.
• Complies with health and sanitation regulations and audits.
• Follows safety policies and participates in departmental meetings and programs.

Skills

Menu planning

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Culinary techniques

Cost control

Education

AS / Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

POS systems

Job description

TouchPoint seeks an Executive Chef in Pensacola, FL to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while directing meal preparation per corporate programs. This role offers a dynamic, entrepreneurial culinary track for a hands-on leader.

The candidate should have 5+ years in culinary/kitchen management, strong food cost controls, and extensive catering experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ServSafe certification are preferred.