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Embedded in our culture, we deliver exceptional service and aim to be the best part of someone’s day. The commitment of our team members to these core principles makes us an industry leader and an employer of choice for hospitality professionals.\nEverything we do means more when it’s served with care. The exceptional care and culinary artistry of our team members is nurtured by training, developing, and recognizing our greatest asset - our people. This approach makes the Morrison Living difference. Join us and discover how we build community one meal at a time.\nJob Summary:\nAn inspirational and organized leader who is not afraid to roll up their sleeves to ensure the overall success of daily kitchen operations including recruiting, training, and food preparation. The Executive Chef will showcase culinary talents through the delivery of show quality food through personal involvement in task performance while developing and empowering the onsite staff. Works to continually improve resident, employee, and client satisfaction while maximizing the financial performance in all areas of responsibility. Will deliver on company objectives by ensuring monthly budget, food and labor costs are met and, the safe handling of food by following safety & sanitation protocols.\nLeading Culinary Operation:\nLead 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.\nDetermines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.\nProvide direction on menu development based on product availability; creates distinctive specials that incorporate seasonal or special ingredients.\nSeeks out sources for fresh food; monitors all produce and meat for freshness.\nMaintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food.\nResearch customer preferences and develops a menu which incorporates local foods and flavors.\nPrepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.\nDemonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.\nSupervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.\nEnsure compliance with federal, state, local and company health, safety, sanitation standards.\nProvides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.\nCommunicates the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.\nMonitors the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.\nFollows and enforces food safety and sanitation guidelines.\nMaintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.\nBusiness & Financial Acumen:\nParticipates in the development and implementation of business strategies for the community which are aligned with the client’s overall mission, vision values and strategies.\nManages department controllable expenses including food cost, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.\nDevelops and implements guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving areas.\nAnalyze financial and operational information on an ongoing basis to adjust business plans, labor requirements, and operating costs.\nDevelop, 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.\nIdentify major revenue and expense opportunities and possible problems.\nControls food cost, labor, and other expenses; monitors actual versus budgeted expenses.\nOversees the food inventory, purchasing, control, and disbursement of all food supplies.\nSchedules staff based upon forecasted volumes.\nEnsuring Exceptional Customer Service:\nCreates 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.\nProfessional attitude and appearance while engaging with residents and community staff.\nImproves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.\nProvides and supports service behaviors that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.\nEmpowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.\nEnsures that employees provide genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis.\nUses teamwork to support guests and employees.\nSeeks opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking resident feedback and developing strategies to improve department.\nReviews resident satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.\nResponds to and handles guest problems and complaints.\nTeam Building and Management:\nRegularly lead team member meetings\nEstablishes goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.\nSolicits employee feedback, utilizes an \"open door\" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.\nDevelops and implements strategies and practices which support team member engagement.\nEnsures employees are treated fairly and equitably.\nProvides team members with the training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities.\nProvides team members with the necessary tools to perform their duties and responsibilities.\nCommunicates performance expectations and provides team members with on-going feedback.\nProvides team members with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nA.S. or equivalent experience\nMinimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training.\nExtensive catering experience a plus\nHigh volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable\nInstitutional and batch cooking experiences\nHands-on chefs experience a must.\nComprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation\nMust be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet\nMust be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities. \nServSafe certified - highly desirable.\nJob Summary\nApply to Morrison Living today!\nMorrison Living is a member of Compass Group USA\nClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story\nAssociates at Morrison Living are offered many fantastic benefits.\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nLife Insurance/ AD\nDisability Insurance\nRetirement Plan\nFlexible Time Off\nPaid Parental Leave\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\nPersonal Leave\nAssociate Shopping Program\nHealth and Wellness Programs\nDiscount Marketplace\nIdentity Theft Protection\nPet Insurance\nCommuter Benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\nAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.\nhttps://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonLiving.pdf\nCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.\nQualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. 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