EXECUTIVE CHEF at Levy Premium Foodservice in Saint Augustine, Florida

Job Description:

Posted Date: Jan 22, 2022



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:



This is an exciting opportunity for an upbeat, hard-working Culinary professional! The Executive Chef leads all aspects of culinary operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. This role is at a small (less than 100 beds), new, state of the art hospital account in beautiful St. Augustine.



Key Responsibilities:

• Plans regular and modified menus according to company standards


• Prepares or leads preparation of all food by the kitchen staff. Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and uses 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 TouchPoint and regulatory standards


• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen saff follows and completes schedules as assigned


• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies 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 TouchPoint guidelines for such products


• Aligns with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits


• Visits patients on an assigned nursing unit or area and helps ensure that every patient is visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay


• Follows facility, department, TouchPoint and Compass safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting


• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Culinary Arts or culinary certificate and required experience


• Minimum of three to five years of culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training


• Extensive catering experience a plus


• High volume, sophisticated foodservice operations experience - helpful


• Institutional and batch cooking experiences


• Hands-on chef experience a must


• Extensive 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


• Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities


• ServSafe certified - highly desirable

Apply to TouchPoint today!



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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. *Los Angeles applicants: Compass Group will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box ordinance)




Positions at this location require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account will be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.




Associates at Touchpoint are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Life Insurance/ AD


• Disability Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Programs


• Discount Marketplace


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet Insurance


• Commuter Benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Req ID: 955762


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