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About the Role
Embrace the role of Culinary Manager and become a values-driven leader adept at managing our culinary and dining department. Your flair for creativity and culinary expertise will come to the forefront as you recruit, train, and oversee a team of exceptional culinary and service professionals. Operating with an eye on cost efficiency, you'll collaborate to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to our residents, marked by excellent service, diverse menus, premium ingredients, and impeccable presentation. Your adept management style will motivate your team, ensuring a shared commitment to our values and an elevated dining experience. Discover a unique balance through our culinary roles, offering a space for your creativity to flourish while maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle. Join us to rediscover the joy of cooking and serving, making a meaningful impact on seniors' lives with a job that values creativity and work-life equilibrium.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and oversee a team of culinary and service professionals.
- Collaborate to deliver an unparalleled culinary experience to residents.
- Work closely 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 regulations.
- Cultivate relationships.
- Drive culinary innovation.
Requirements
- 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 is essential.
- 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.
- 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
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
Salary/Compensations
- $62,000/annually
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Eligibility to our department manager bonus plan
- Opportunity for annual merit increases
- Comprehensive Onboarding and Training
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Dedicated Support
- Flexible Benefits Plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental and health benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- RRSP matching program
- Generous Time Off
- Three weeks of vacation per year
- Additional sick and personal days
- Rewards and Recognition
- Service awards program
- Celebration stations
- Career Growth Opportunities
About the Company
- Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country.
- We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.
- For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.
- Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence
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.