Executive Chef: High-Volume Culinary Leadership & Training

Morrison Living; Alexandria (KY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

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 (FSAs)

Job summary

Morrison Living in Kentucky seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while directing meal preparation per corporate programs.

This energetic culinary leader will manage high-volume line cooking across two shifts, develop menus, train staff, and uphold quality in line with company standards. The compensation aligns with market norms for hospitality leadership.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive culinary/kitchen management.
• Extensive catering experience is a plus.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience is a must.
• Knowledge of food trends, cost controls, and presentation.
• Experience with computers; MS Office, Outlook, Internet.
• ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through audits.
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Hands-on chef

High-volume kitchen

Catering experience

Food safety and sanitation

Team training

Kitchen equipment maintenance

Microsoft Office

ServSafe certification

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Morrison Living in Kentucky seeks an Executive Chef to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while directing meal preparation per corporate programs.

This energetic culinary leader will manage high-volume line cooking across two shifts, develop menus, train staff, and uphold quality in line with company standards. The compensation aligns with market norms for hospitality leadership.