CHEF (FULL TIME)
- We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions.
- Location: Krafted - 11095 East 45th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239. Note: online applications accepted only.
- Schedule: Full time schedule; days and hours may vary as needed. Days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends. More details upon interview.
- Requirement: Prior experience as a catering event chef is required.
- Pay Range: $25.00 per hour to $27.00 per hour.
Krafted Kitchen Collection, a proud member of the Compass Group family, is where culinary innovation meets elevated experiences. Our curated suite of branded solutions is designed to stand alone or seamlessly complement existing food services, enhancing workplaces, hospitals, senior living communities, academic institutions, and cultural centers. At Krafted, we're not just serving food—we're creating environments that drive productivity and build community
Our strength lies in our people—go-getters backed by bold creativity, deep industry knowledge, and a healthy dose of “let’s do this.” With a portfolio that includes both fully-owned brands and exclusive strategic partners, we deliver one-of-a-kind dining solutions with precision and personality.
Our portfolio includes:
- Foodworks: A local-first dining platform that partners with independent restaurants to bring authentic, diverse flavors to onsite dining, creating community through food.
- Catering By Design: A luxury, full-service catering and event design company that meticulously curates every detail—from menu to décor—to deliver unforgettable events.
- Virtual Café: A tech-enabled dining solution offering customizable, kitchen-free food experiences, ideal for modern, flexible work environments.
- EAT Club: A personalized lunch delivery service that brings individually packaged meals to the workplace, combining variety, quality, and convenience
Join us at Krafted Kitchen Collection, where your creativity and fresh perspective will be the driving force that propels us to new heights. Let's craft something extraordinary together.
Job Summary
Summary: The Event Chef directs and coordinates all aspects of off-site kitchen and food production operations, leading a diverse team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. This role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to train and motivate team members. As a polished representative of Catering by Design, the Event Chef ensures that each event is executed with professionalism, creativity, and collaboration—bringing the client’s culinary vision to life through world-class service and innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food. Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
- Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
- Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules. Serves meals or prepares for delivery.
- Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
- Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
- Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
- Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils. Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area. Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
- Ability to read, digest and extrapolate important information from Special Event Orders and their notes to plan detailed staff assignments, event execution, and meeting timelines.
- Ability to read and follow company Standard Operating Procedures, as well as event specific notes and execution plans. ● Provide clear direction of assignments and timeline.
- Ensure that all CBD equipment is used properly, taken care of, and returns back to the the shop.
- Making sure our team takes great care of the physical venue and any used equipment, and is a respectful and courteous partner with venue staff and fellow vendors.
- Execute and manage an efficient breakdown and safe load out.
- Complete detailed event evaluations, and communicate staff performance concerns as needed.
- Ensure accurate time punches are submitted for event staff.
- Complete required responsibilities upon return to the warehouse.
- Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Apply to Krafted Kitchen Collection today!
Krafted Kitchen Collection is a division of Compass Group USA
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Compass 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.
Qualified 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Krafted Kitchen Collection are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Colorado Paid Sick Leave
Krafted Kitchen Collection maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates 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 for paid time off benefits information.
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