EXECUTIVE CHEF

Philadelphia, PA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $90,000.00 - $95,000.00

Benefits

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and wellness programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet insurance

legal services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance/AD and disability insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee assistance program

flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Morrison Living is a leading hospitality company specializing in providing exceptional culinary and dining experiences within senior living communities across the nation. As a respected member of the Compass Group, Morrison Living is renowned for creating welcoming environments that not only emphasize excellent food quality but also foster a sense of community and well-being among residents. The company prides itself on its commitment to quality, innovation, and service excellence, making it a preferred employer for professionals passionate about culinary arts and hospitality. With a strong focus on creating memorable dining experiences, Morrison Living supports its employees through robust training, career... Show More

Job Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience
Minimum five years progressive culinary or kitchen management experience
Extensive catering experience preferred
Experience in high volume, complex foodservice operations
Knowledge of institutional and batch cooking
Hands-on chef experience required
Strong knowledge of food trends, sanitation and cost control
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet
Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs
ServSafe certification preferred

Job Qualifications

A.S. degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary or 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 experience
Hands-on chef experience a must
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office suite, Outlook, E-mail and Internet
Willingness to participate in client satisfaction programs and activities
ServSafe certification is highly desirable

Job Duties

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
Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
Provide direction on menu development based on product availability
create distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients
Seek out sources for fresh food
monitor all produce and meat for freshness
Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food
Research customer preferences and develop a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors
Prepare and cook foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards
Provide guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
Communicate the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety
Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
Follow and enforce food safety and sanitation guidelines
Maintain purchasing, receiving and food storage standards
Participate in the development and implementation of business strategies aligned with the client’s overall mission, vision values and strategies
Manage department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment
Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas
Analyze financial and operational information on an ongoing basis to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs
Develop, implement, and manage the department's budget
continually analyze, forecast, monitor, and control the labor and food costs to meet or exceed management and budget objectives
Identify major revenue and expense opportunities and possible problems
Control food cost, labor, and other expenses
monitor actual versus budgeted expenses
Oversee the food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies
Schedule staff based upon forecasted volumes
Create 100% resident satisfaction by providing team members with training and resources to maximize engagement and deliver best in class service
Maintain professional attitude and appearance while engaging with residents and community staff
Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed
Provide and support service behaviors above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
Empower employees to provide excellent customer service
establish guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters
Ensure ongoing training on guest expectations
Support teamwork to enhance guest and employee experiences
Seek opportunities to improve the customer experience by obtaining resident feedback and developing improvement strategies
Review resident satisfaction results and other data to identify areas for improvement
Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
Regularly lead team member meetings
Establish performance, budget and team goals
Solicit employee feedback and maintain open door policy to address concerns
Develop and implement strategies to support team member engagement
Ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees
Provide training to help team members perform job responsibilities
Provide necessary tools and resources to team members
Communicate performance expectations and provide ongoing feedback
Coach and counsel team members to achieve performance objectives and reach full potential

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