Executive Chef - CENTENNIAL, CO

Morrison Living
US - Colorado - Littleton
December 31, 2024
Hospitality

Morrison Living

Salary:
$65,000 - $75,000

Driven by our passion in the pursuit of hospitality and culinary excellence, Morrison Living has built community through dining experiences for over a century. Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someones day. The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals.

Everything we do means more when its served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Working as the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities:

Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines
Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes 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 Company and regulatory standards
Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications:

A.S. or equivalent experience
Minimum of three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Extensive catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences
Hands-on chef experience a must
Comprehensive 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
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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Job Summary:

An inspirational and organized leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to ensure the overall success of daily kitchen operations including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to continually improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Will deliver on company objectives by ensuring monthly budget, food and labor costs are met and, the safe handling of food by following safety & sanitation protocols.

Leading Culinary Operation:

Lead daily culinary production in preparation and production of meals, food quality and presentation, compliance with all safety and sanitation standards and regulation, team member productivity and performance, cost controls and overall profitability.
Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
Provide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients.
Seeks out sources for fresh food; monitors all produce and meat for freshness.
Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food.
Research customer preferences and develops a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors.
Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards.
Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Communicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
Monitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Follows and enforces food safety and sanitation guidelines.

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Executive Chef - CENTENNIAL, CO

Executive Chef - CENTENNIAL, CO

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