Culinary Director: Menu Innovation & Team Leadership

Morrison Living; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Morrison Living in Modesto, CA is seeking a Chef Manager/Director to lead culinary programs, coordinate training initiatives, and support account openings with account Chefs and team members.

You will oversee menu development, cost controls, sourcing local ingredients, and ensure food safety and high service standards across all events.

The role requires a culinary degree, 5+ years of culinary experience including management, ServSafe certification, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or four-year culinary development experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant culinary experience; at least 1 year in culinary management.
• ServSafe Certification; knowledge of kitchen operations and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintains high standards for all Food Programs, workplace safety and food safety.
• Demonstrates proficiency in menu development, cost controls, purchasing and inventory with local sourcing.
• Utilizes knowledge of food trends with focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost controls and presentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Culinary degree

5+ years culinary

Culinary management

ServSafe Certification

Food safety

Communication

P&L knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Morrison Living in Modesto, CA is seeking a Chef Manager/Director to lead culinary programs, coordinate training initiatives, and support account openings with account Chefs and team members.

You will oversee menu development, cost controls, sourcing local ingredients, and ensure food safety and high service standards across all events.

The role requires a culinary degree, 5+ years of culinary experience including management, ServSafe certification, and strong communication skills.