About us

Our Vision is to lead the way in the industry we know best: standing by our commitment to providing consistently outstanding care; compassionate, resident-centered service; and innovative practices in an ever-changing industry.

Excellence: Providing unparalleled hospitality and warmth through employing the best people for our community, innovating best practices, and bettering ourselves through collaboration and teamwork.

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Chef/Food Service Manager to join our team. The right candidate will have 3-5 years experience and must excel in a seniors living environment. This position comes with a variety of perks, including the opportunity to work in a fun, fast-paced environment with a fantastic team while making a real difference in our residents’ lives.

Job Description:

1. Establish, implement and enforce Food Service Department policies and procedures.

2. Plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of the Food Service Department to ensure the provision of high-quality food service.

3. Plan regular, therapeutic and alternate menus based on Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating, current resident population and special seasonal events.

4. Purchase and receive all supplies necessary for daily meal preparation, nourishments and special events.

5. Develop and ensure the use of standardized recipes. Oversee meal preparation and, if necessary, participate in its preparation. Supervise meal service to ensure appropriate portion control and resident acceptance.

6. Hire, terminate, schedule and train all Food Service employees. Establish and monitor work flow, evaluate performance and production making necessary changes to maintain quality service.

7. Interview new residents regarding dietary restrictions, allergies and food preferences recording pertinent information in resident’s chart.

8. Ensure sanitation regulations pertaining to food preparation and food premises are followed.

9. Coordinate Dietary services with other departments as required.

10. Participate in budget preparation.

11. Be knowledgeable of and practice residence’s fire and safety programs.

12. Adhere to established policies and procedures.

13. At the request of the Residents’ Council, attends Residents’ Council Meetings. Appropriate remedial action will be taken and a written report submitted to the Residents’ Council for review at their next meeting.

14. Maintain accurate records pertaining to each resident’s nutritional care.

15. Ensure all Public Health reports are communicated to staff and acted upon.

Qualifications: 3-5 Years Experience in Similar Role

1. Graduate of:

i) An accredited Food Service Supervision/Nutrition Management program, or

ii) Food & Beverage Management

2. Current Safe Food Handlers certificate

3. Eligible for membership in the Ontario Society of Nutrition Management (OSNM).

4. Previous employment in a health care/hospitality setting an asset.

5. Demonstrated understanding of/empathy for the needs of seniors.

6. Experience in quantity food preparation.

7. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and current nutritional standards relating to a geriatric population.

8. Ability to direct and supervise others using written and verbal communication skills.

9. Familiar with micro-computers and dietary specific application an asset.

10. Willing to actively pursue personal and professional development.

11. Working knowledge of Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Sanitation Code, Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety, and Public Health Inspections.

12. Demonstrated experience in managing a budget.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $68,000.00-$74,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person