EXECUTIVE CHEF
Ascend Performing Arts, Inc.
Aurora, CO
Business Management / Project / Planning, Manufacturing / Production
- March 30, 2026
- Jillian Oppegard, Director of Communications
- jobs
This leadership role oversees the complete nutrition and food service program for approximately 170–200 performers and staff during spring training and a national summer tour. The Executive Chef will design menus, manage purchasing, lead food preparation, and supervise a team of volunteers while operating out of the corps’ fully equipped mobile kitchen trailer. This role is ideal for chefs who enjoy high-volume service, operational leadership, travel, and mission-driven work with elite student performers.
Key Responsibilities
Food Service & Nutrition Management
Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive daily performance nutrition program
Plan and execute four meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack) for 170–200 individuals
Ensure all meals are nutritionally balanced, performance-focused, and accommodate dietary restrictions (vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies)
Maintain consistent food quality, portion control, and menu standards across a multi-state tour
Operations & Logistics
Collaborate closely with the Operations Director and Tour Manager to align food service with rehearsal and performance schedules
Adapt meal planning and preparation to changing rehearsal sites and performance venues
Coordinate food purchasing and source groceries locally at tour stops while maintaining menu consistency
Manage inventory, storage, and mobile kitchen operations, including refrigeration and equipment upkeep
Staff Leadership & Execution
Lead daily food preparation and service operations in a high-volume, mobile environment
Train, supervise, and manage volunteer kitchen staff
Ensure efficient service timelines that support the corps’ daily schedule
Compliance & Budget Management
Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe/health department standards
Ensure proper food handling, storage, and refrigeration practices
Operate within and manage the corps’ seasonal food service budget
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About the company
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Since 1958, Ascend Performing Arts has become a multi-faceted, youth performing arts organization dedicated to elevating life performance through the pursuit of excellence. Ascend Performing Arts is recognized as the Rocky Mountain region’s most visible performing arts organization. Programs such as the internationally acclaimed Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, the 4-time Winter Guard International Champion Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble, and Blue Knights Winds play an important role in providing high-caliber performance ensembles for thousands of youth performers each year. Ascend Performing Arts also produces the Broncos Stampede Drum Line and Broncos Brass to entertain tens of thousands of NFL fans at Denver Broncos home games every season. Educational programs such as the BKXperience allows students of a variety of performance levels to learn from the best educators in the marching arts activity. Ascend Events, such as the Drums Along the Rockies and Corps Encore drum corps shows and the Friendship Cup high school marching contests, provide a stage which showcases the world’s top young musicians at the highest level. For more information, please visit AscendPerformingArts.org or call (303) 777-1937 or email [email protected].