What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOUS CHEF, SR - HOSPITAL position at TouchPoint?
Reports to: Executive Chef
Schedule: Full time; primarily Monday through Friday, 5am - 3pm with rotating weekends. More details are available upon interviewing.
We are offering a $2,500 sign on bonus!
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 Senior Sous Chef, you will support the successful culinary operation of the food & nutrition department at a large hospital. This role is responsible for overseeing retail, patient dining services, catering, and overall culinary operations while helping lead a team of approximately 40 associates. The hospital is an acute care, Level II trauma hospital with 541 beds and an average daily census of about 350 patients. The account includes bedside patient meal ordering, a 24-hour retail cafeteria, and catering services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily culinary operations across patient services, retail dining, and catering
- Oversee purchasing, ordering, receiving, and inventory management along with related administrative functions
- Support scheduling, training, and development of culinary associates
- Help manage cost controls and ensure responsible budget execution
- Assist with developing, planning, and executing menus, including preparation and presentation
- Lead and execute catering events
- Supervise food production and ensure quality, consistency, and food safety standards
- Support rollout of new culinary programs in partnership with company marketing and culinary teams
- Maintain compliance with sanitation, safety, and regulatory standards
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or 2 years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
- Experience in purchasing, ordering, and inventory management required
- Healthcare or hospital culinary experience strongly preferred
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments and catering
- Knowledge of institutional and batch cooking practices
- Strong understanding of food trends, quality standards, sanitation, and cost controls
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Email, Internet)
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Willingness to participate in patient/client satisfaction initiatives
- ServSafe certification
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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. 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.
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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)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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: 1535353
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