What are the responsibilities and job description for the MANAGER OF CULINARY INNOVATIONS, TRAVELING / REMOTE position at TouchPoint Support Services?
TouchPoint
Salary: $105,000-110,000 per year
Other Forms of Compensation: Up to 10% bonus eligibility
Reports to: Director of Culinary Innovations
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
TouchPoint Support Services supports more than 14,000 team members nationwide and delivers innovative, technology-enabled support services solutions across the healthcare industry. Our standardized operating platform is designed to drive consistency, efficiency, and measurable results for our clients and patients.
The Manager of Culinary Innovation is responsible for translating culinary strategy into operational execution across the field. Reporting to the Director, Culinary Innovation, this role partners closely with culinary and operational leaders to implement technologies, reinforce standards, and drive consistency across client locations. This position requires a highly collaborative and hands-on culinary operator who is comfortable working directly in active kitchen environments, training teams, implementing systems, and supporting operational performance improvements. This role is for a hands-on, execution-focused culinary leader who will support the implementation of innovative culinary strategies across our healthcare portfolio while bringing strong culinary expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to influence teams through coaching, education, and field leadership.
Key Responsibilties:
Culinary Innovation & Operational Execution
TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Associates At Touchpoint Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Touchpoint.pdf
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.
Req ID: 1534050
TouchPoint
PASCHA A BELNAVIS
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Salary: $105,000-110,000 per year
Other Forms of Compensation: Up to 10% bonus eligibility
Reports to: Director of Culinary Innovations
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
TouchPoint Support Services supports more than 14,000 team members nationwide and delivers innovative, technology-enabled support services solutions across the healthcare industry. Our standardized operating platform is designed to drive consistency, efficiency, and measurable results for our clients and patients.
The Manager of Culinary Innovation is responsible for translating culinary strategy into operational execution across the field. Reporting to the Director, Culinary Innovation, this role partners closely with culinary and operational leaders to implement technologies, reinforce standards, and drive consistency across client locations. This position requires a highly collaborative and hands-on culinary operator who is comfortable working directly in active kitchen environments, training teams, implementing systems, and supporting operational performance improvements. This role is for a hands-on, execution-focused culinary leader who will support the implementation of innovative culinary strategies across our healthcare portfolio while bringing strong culinary expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to influence teams through coaching, education, and field leadership.
Key Responsibilties:
Culinary Innovation & Operational Execution
- Support implementation and adoption of culinary technologies, equipment platforms, and operational systems across client locations
- Execute field training and hands-on coaching to ensure successful integration of culinary programs, workflows, and standards
- Reinforce consistency in food quality, production, presentation, food safety, and recipe execution
- Partner with site and regional leadership teams to identify operational gaps and implement sustainable solutions
- Support rollout and optimization of new culinary initiatives, products, and innovation strategies
- Reinforce adoption and practical application of operational and culinary data tools within kitchen environments
- Work directly alongside culinary teams in active kitchen environments to support training, execution, and operational consistency
- Provide field support for performance improvement initiatives related to food quality, patient satisfaction, cost control, and waste reduction
- Serve as a liaison between field operations and leadership teams by providing feedback on adoption challenges, training effectiveness, and operational opportunities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives through structured field observations and operational insight
- Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time, with the remaining 50% working remotely
- Culinary Arts degree or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary or food service leadership experience, preferably within healthcare
- Strong hands-on culinary background in high-volume production environments
- Experience implementing operational systems, culinary technologies, and training programs
- Working knowledge of:
- Food safety and HACCP standards
- Combi ovens and advanced culinary technologies
- Food production and holding systems
- Recipe and menu management platforms
- Strong communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced operational environments
TouchPoint is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Associates At Touchpoint Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Touchpoint.pdf
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.
Req ID: 1534050
TouchPoint
PASCHA A BELNAVIS
[[req_classification]]
Salary : $105,000 - $110,000