Chef De Cuisine

Kisco Senior Living; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision & Dental

Matching 401k

Paid Time Off

Rewards & Bonus

Training & Growth

Job summary

Kisco Senior Living in Denver, CO is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead resident dining programs with emphasis on quality, sanitation, and menu creativity. You will mentor culinary staff, oversee daily operations, collaborate with the Culinary Services Director on seasonal menus, and ensure outstanding dining experiences for residents and guests.

This role requires five years in large-scale food production, a culinary certification, and a commitment to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of professional culinary experience in quantity food production, menu writing and kitchen management.
• Culinary certification required.
• Passion for excellence and strong teamwork.
• Ability to think creatively and drive culinary innovation.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and educate culinary associates in diverse cuisines and new cooking equipment.
• Manage and improve resident and family satisfaction and loyalty through listening, learning, and process improvement.
• Create exciting seasonal menus in collaboration with the Culinary Services Director.
• Mentor and grow dining associates.
• Perform daily quality assurance testing on raw goods, plated foods and prepared meals.
• Maintain excellent sanitation and cleanliness.

Skills

Culinary certification

Team player

Creative thinker

Excellence mindset

Job description

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine supervises the preparation of all meals for residents, guests and associates. This position is an integral part of our heart of house, working side by side with the culinarians to ensure the highest quality of seasonally prepared meals is served daily through various venues while maintaining excellent sanitation and cleanliness.

Location: Balfour Riverfront Park | 1500 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202

Shift: Full-time; Exempt | Varied schedule

Salary: $80,000-$85,000 (depending on experience)

What will I do every day?

• Instruct and educate culinary associates in diverse cuisines and new cooking equipment
• Manage and improve resident and family satisfaction and loyalty using a variety of listening andlearning methods, process improvement, and the anticipation of and responsiveness to needs and concerns
• Create exciting seasonal menu(s) in collaboration with the Culinary Services Director
• Mentor and grow dining associates
• Perform daily quality assurance testing on raw goods, plated foods and prepared meals
• Maintain excellent sanitation and cleanliness

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• A passion for excellence
• Be a great team player
• Be a progressive and creative thinker
• Have a culinary certification
• A minimum of five years professional culinary experience in quantity food production, menu writing and kitchen management

Special Requirements/Certifications I may need?

• A current Food Handler’s Certificate is required

What’s in it for me? (Great Question!)

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental
• Matching 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
• Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities

What do we do?

We create a great place to live for our residents and a great place to work for our associates. Kisco Senior Living has been a dynamic, award-winning leader in the senior living industry for over 30 years.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfying our pre-employment process, which includes successfully passing a drug screen, a job specific-related physical, a TB test, and a background check. If selected for employment, the company will cover the cost of these pre-hire requirements

*Kisco Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer