EXECUTIVE CHEF, HOSPITAL/ HEALTHCARE

Executive Chef

As the Executive Chef, you will support culinary and kitchen operations within central Indiana hospital accounts while ensuring a safe, sanitary, and efficient work environment. This role is responsible for menu execution, food quality, staff leadership, inventory management, and compliance with all food safety standards. We are seeking an energetic, hands-on culinary leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional food and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and service
• Plan and execute regular and specialty menus in accordance with established guidelines and client expectations
• Follow and enforce standardized recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards. Complete and utilize production records, inventory documentation, and waste tracking tools
• Taste and evaluate finished products to ensure consistency, quality, and guest satisfaction
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members on food preparation, equipment operation, food safety, sanitation, and company standards
• Establish and maintain cleaning and preventive maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment, storage areas, and workspaces
• Manage food and supply inventories to maintain proper stock levels while controlling costs
• Oversee the appropriate use of leftover products in accordance with company guidelines
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations, as well as company sanitation and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records and complete required incident and safety reporting
• Collaborate with leadership teams and participate in departmental meetings, training, and professional development initiatives
• Support catering operations and special events as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership or kitchen management experience
• Hands-on chef experience in high-volume foodservice environments
• Experience with catering and special event execution preferred
• Background in institutional, healthcare, corporate dining, or batch cooking operations strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of current culinary trends, food production, sanitation practices, food cost management, and presentation standards
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate culinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and internet-based applications
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• ServSafe Certification

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

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)

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Touchpoint maintains a drugfree workplace.

Req ID: 1562502