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About the Role

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a values-driven Culinary Manager to lead their culinary and dining department. This role involves recruiting, training, and overseeing culinary staff, managing costs, and delivering an exceptional dining experience with diverse menus and premium ingredients. The position offers a balance of creativity and a fulfilling lifestyle, impacting seniors' lives positively.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and oversee a team of culinary and service professionals.
• Manage culinary operations with an eye on cost efficiency.
• Collaborate to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to residents.
• Motivate the team to ensure a shared commitment to values and an elevated dining experience.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director, National Director, and Regional Managers of Culinary and residents to translate culinary visions into actionable plans.
• Lead a team, oversee financials, and prioritize resident satisfaction.
• Craft an exceptional dining experience that garners distinction as the "Best In Class."
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation practices.
• Cultivate relationships with residents and stakeholders.
• Drive culinary innovation.

Requirements

• Red Seal Certification is an asset.
• Several years of experience as a professional chef, progressing through various kitchen roles.
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a culinary setting, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Post-secondary education in the field of culinary management or a related field.
• Possession of a valid Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification.
• Understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and proper handling of ingredients.
• Smart Serve Certification or provincial equivalent.
• Strong computer skills for inventory management, menu planning software, and communication.
• Familiarity with budgeting, cost control, inventory management, and optimizing food costs.
• Experience working in retirement living is considered an asset.
• Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

Skills

• Culinary knowledge and experience with cooking techniques to create high quality dishes.
• Strong leadership to inspire your team.
• Dedicated to mentoring and coaching a team of culinary professionals.
• Time management with the strong ability to multi-task.
• Strong attention to detail, quality and taste.
• Clear and open communication.
• Customer/resident focused.
• Innovative thinking with the ability to analyze a situation and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Able to remain composed under pressure.
• Willingness to stay up to date on newest culinary trends.
• Basic financial knowledge.

Location

• Across the country

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Several years of experience as a professional chef
• Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role

Education Level

• Post-secondary education in the field of culinary management or a related field
• Red Seal Certification
• Food Safety/Food Handler's Certification
• Smart Serve Certification

Salary/Compensations

• $70,000 - $75,000

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Eligibility for department manager bonus plan
• Opportunity for annual merit increases
• Comprehensive onboarding and training
• Coaching and mentoring from Regional and National teams
• Dedicated support staff and resources
• Flexible benefits plan including medical coverage, dental and health benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• RRSP matching program
• Three weeks of vacation per year
• Additional sick and personal days
• Service awards program
• Celebration stations

About the Company

• Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For over 25 years, they have been dedicated to the happiness of retirees. Their mission is "real estate with purpose," focusing on human beings as the foundation of their culture and actions. They offer a healthy work environment with inspiring leaders, clear goals, recognition of efforts, and opportunities for internal advancement, along with benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.

Equal Opportunity

• We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.
• Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive.
• As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.