Culinary Advisor, Menu Innovation & Training (Toronto/GTA)

Sysco Corp.; Toronto; Remote; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Pension plan

RRSP & TFSA

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Sysco, in collaboration with the City of Toronto, seeks a Culinary Advisor to develop resident menus and test recipes across Toronto homes. You will train cooks on new techniques, liaise with vendors, and ensure quality mealtime experiences for residents.

The role requires travel across Toronto and GTA, with a valid driver's license. Five years in food service management and Ontario healthcare food service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in food service management or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience in Ontario Long Term Care, Retirement Living, or Healthcare Food Service environments.
• Knowledge of Ontario regulations and Long Term Care legislation related to food service.

Responsibilities

• Develop standardized recipes for annual resident menus and therapeutic textures.
• Test products at Sysco test kitchen and on-site at City of Toronto homes.
• Review recipes and propose changes to improve quality and cost efficiency.
• Liaise with homes to develop ethnic recipes for resident populations.
• Support testing of new recipes with residents and families through surveys and tastings.

Skills

Menu development

Budgeting

Vendor liaison

Culinary management

Food safety

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Culinary Management education

CSNM membership

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Sysco, in collaboration with the City of Toronto, seeks a Culinary Advisor to develop resident menus and test recipes across Toronto homes. You will train cooks on new techniques, liaise with vendors, and ensure quality mealtime experiences for residents.

The role requires travel across Toronto and GTA, with a valid driver's license. Five years in food service management and Ontario healthcare food service experience are preferred.