Top 143 Culinary lead Jobs in Aurora, Co

Executive Chef - Senior Living
Senior Living —Centennial, CO
- $78,000 - $88,000 a year
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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GENERAL MANAGER
Mendocino Farms —Denver, CO
- $71,000 - $92,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Restaurant
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Food Service Worker Lead
AdventHealth Porter —Denver, CO
- $19.99 - $31.98 an hour
- Day shift
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
3d
Sous Chef (Senior Living)
St. Andrew's —Aurora, CO
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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13d
Culinary Positions - Empower Field (664041)
ReadyOn —Denver, CO
- $21.79 - $25.25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Basic math
- 21 years or older
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Executive Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Denver, CO
- $86,000 - $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Sous Chef
Intermountain Healthcare —Wheat Ridge, CO
- $22.24 - $32.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Customer service
Branch Chef
Shamrock Foods Company —Commerce City, CO
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Travel
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)
Executive Kitchen Operations Manager
My Fit Foods —Greenwood Village, CO
- $120,000 - $180,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- 5 years
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Senior Sous Chef
AdventHealth Littleton —Littleton, CO
- $24.65 - $45.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Hospital
- ServSafe
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
6d
Sous Chef
The Belleview Senior Living —Englewood, CO
- $60,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Computer skills
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Cook / Kitchen Team
Modern Market —Aurora, CO
- $14.82 - $17.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Restaurant
- Entry level
- Food provided
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Lead Line Cook
Stonebridge —Aurora, CO
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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11d
Chef de Cuisine, Culinary
BlueStar Resort & Golf —Lone Tree, CO
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Manager BOH - Lone Tree, CO
Fogo de Chao Churrascaria (Park Meadow) LLC —Lone Tree, CO
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Denver, CO
- $73,000 - $93,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
14d
Sous Chef
Glenmoor Country Club (Colorado) —Cherry Hills Village, CO
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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Senior Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Aurora, CO
- $84,313 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Assistant Director of Food & Beverage
Makeready LLC —Denver, CO
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bar
- Senior level
- Leadership
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
13d
Cook - $25.00/hr
Gate Group —Denver, CO
- From $25 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- 2 years
- Free parking
- Paid holidays

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Executive Chef - Senior Living

Senior Living -
Centennial, CO

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Job Details

Full-time
$78,000 - $88,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Teamwork
Assisted living experience
ServSafe
Culinary Arts
Recruiting

Full Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations for one of our premier senior living communities. This is an opportunity to combine culinary excellence with purpose—creating memorable dining experiences that enrich the lives of our residents every day. Our community serves 375 residents across multiple levels of care, including:

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Skilled Nursing
Memory Care

You'll oversee a talented culinary team while managing an annual food and labor volume of approximately $3.4 million across multiple dining venues, special events and catering.

What You'll Do

Lead all culinary operations across multiple dining venues.
Develop seasonal, resident-focused menus emphasizing quality, variety, and presentation.
Deliver exceptional formal dining experiences while maintaining consistency in casual dining outlets.
Plan and execute catering events, holidays, and community celebrations.
Manage food purchasing, inventory, budgets, and cost controls.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
Maintain staffing levels and create efficient schedules.
Ensure compliance with all health department regulations and food safety standards.
Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture built on accountability and continuous improvement.
Work closely with leadership, residents, and families to continually elevate the dining experience.

We're Looking For Someone With

Executive Chef experience in senior living, hotels, resorts, country clubs, healthcare, or upscale restaurants.
Strong background in formal dining and elevated plated service.
Proven catering and banquet experience.
Excellent baking and pastry knowledge.
Strong staffing, scheduling, and labor management experience.
Experience managing food and labor budgets.
Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire culinary professionals.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Passion for hospitality and creating meaningful dining experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent professional training.
ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
Experience leading multi-outlet foodservice operations.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and senior nutrition is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to lead one of the community's most visible and impactful departments. Every meal is an opportunity to create comfort, connection, and joy for our residents.

If you're a chef who values hospitality, leadership, creativity, and purpose—and you're ready to build a culinary culture that residents and team members love—we'd love to meet you.

Pay: $78,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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culinary lead jobs in aurora, co

Executive Chef - Senior Living

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Food Service Worker Lead

Sous Chef (Senior Living)

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Branch Chef

Executive Kitchen Operations Manager

Senior Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Cook / Kitchen Team

Lead Line Cook

Chef de Cuisine, Culinary

Assistant Manager BOH - Lone Tree, CO

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Sous Chef

Senior Sous Chef

Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Cook - $25.00/hr

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