Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team in Long-Term Care

Aramark Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Pension plan

Well-being support

ERGs

Education assistance

Career growth

Safe workplace

Job summary

Aramark Canada is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at a Calgary long-term care community. You will guide a busy kitchen, develop your team, and ensure high-quality dining as a meaningful part of residents' daily life.

You'll partner with dietitians and care teams to meet nutritional needs, manage costs, and uphold safety standards. A strong leader with healthcare experience will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen or food service operation.
• Strong culinary skills with the ability to lead a high-volume operation.
• Passion for coaching and developing people.
• Strong organization, communication, and operational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and safe handling practices.
• Experience in healthcare, seniors living, long-term care, hospitality, or institutional food service is valued.
• A diploma in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, Food & Nutrition, Management, or related field preferred.
• Food Safety certification is an asset.
• Culinary certification is an asset, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary and food service team.
• Oversee daily food production and be prepared to step into the kitchen.
• Maintain high standards for quality, flavour, presentation, cleanliness, and safety.
• Collaborate with Dietitian and care team on dietary and therapeutic needs.
• Innovate menus while respecting resident preferences and nutrition requirements.
• Manage food costs, ordering, inventory, and waste.
• Coordinate scheduling, workflow, and daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure HACCP and regulatory compliance.
• Support catering, events, and other culinary initiatives.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families, and team members.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance dining experience and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Leadership

Food Safety

Team Development

High-Volume Kitchen

Healthcare/LTC experience

Education

Diploma in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aramark Canada is seeking a Chef Manager to lead culinary operations at a Calgary long-term care community. You will guide a busy kitchen, develop your team, and ensure high-quality dining as a meaningful part of residents' daily life.

You'll partner with dietitians and care teams to meet nutritional needs, manage costs, and uphold safety standards. A strong leader with healthcare experience will thrive in this role.