Executive Chef II

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $80,000.00 - $88,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts

Job Description

Morrison Living is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, known for its century-long dedication to creating memorable dining experiences that foster community connections. As a part of Compass Group USA, a global leader in foodservice management, Morrison Living emphasizes culinary excellence and heartfelt service. Their commitment to nurturing talent through training and development has made them an employer of choice for hospitality professionals across the United States. The company thrives on delivering not just meals but moments that enhance the quality of life for residents, employees, and clients alike. Morrison Living’s culture is deeply rooted in service with care,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in culinary or kitchen management
  • Proven leadership skills in high volume foodservice operations
  • Hands-on culinary skills and experience
  • Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • Excellent communication and team management abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer applications
  • Ability to implement and manage budgets and control costs
  • ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety training
  • Willingness to participate in client satisfaction initiatives
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
  • Physical ability to perform kitchen tasks and manage a fast-paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • A.S. or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 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
  • Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
  • ServSafe certified - 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 for the community which are 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 through various methods to meet/exceed management/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 the training and resources they need to maximize team member 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 that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention
  • Empower employees to provide excellent customer service
  • Establish guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters
  • Ensure employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations
  • Ensure that employees provide genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
  • Use teamwork to support guests and employees
  • Seek opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking resident feedback and developing strategies to improve department
  • Review resident satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement
  • Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints
  • Regularly lead team member meetings
  • Establish goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals
  • Solicit employee feedback, utilize an open door policy and review employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns
  • Develop and implement strategies and practices which support team member engagement
  • Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably
  • Provide team members with the training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
  • Provide team members with the necessary tools to perform their duties and responsibilities
  • Communicate performance expectations and provide team members with on-going feedback
  • Provide team members with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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