Chef (Full Time)
About The Position
Morrison Living is hiring a full-time Chef at Winchester Gardens in Maplewood, New Jersey. The Chef directs, coordinates, and evaluates kitchen, food production, and food-service associates. The role combines supervising and participating in food preparation and service with responsibility for food quality, safety, sanitation, inventory, and staffing. Workdays and hours may vary based on business needs, and flexibility is highly preferred. Additional schedule details may be discussed during the interview. The position pays $28.00 to $30.00 per hour. Morrison Living describes a fun work environment, a supportive team, and a career opportunity with a leading hospitality company. Perks include a shift meal, a provided uniform shirt, no late nights, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time associates are offered medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts, in addition to benefits available to full- and part-time associates. Morrison Living is part of Compass Group and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until openings are filled.
Requirements
- Prior professional culinary experience is required.
- Flexibility is highly preferred because days and hours may vary with business needs.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience in an à la carte dining environment is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the work of cooks and other associates preparing, cooking, and serving food.
- Ensure food-handling, sanitation, and customer-service standards are met.
- Supervise hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews, and recommending disciplinary action.
- Prepare high-quality food according to standardized recipes and production, delivery, and service schedules.
- Serve meals or prepare them for delivery.
- Ensure proper presentation, food quality, portion control, and serving temperatures.
- Track food use, waste, and consumption to requisition or purchase products.
- Receive and inspect products and supplies for quality and quantity and maintain appropriate inventory.
- Maintain sanitation of equipment, supplies, and utensils; thoroughly clean the workstation before leaving the area.
- Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to meet sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
- Help select and develop recipes and menus.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Shift meal
- Uniform shirt provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Legal Services
- Choice Auto and Home Program
- May be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable laws
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
