Executive Chef

Medmatch-Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP with 5% employer match

Vacation accrual

Free onsite parking

WorkPerks discounts

Job summary

Medmatch-Recruitment in Ancaster, Ontario, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in our retirement communities. You will oversee food services, shape menus, and provide catering for internal and external events, ensuring therapeutic adaptations as needed.

The role requires 5-7 years of chef experience, leadership experience, and relevant certifications; a clear Criminal Record Check is required.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution.
• Red Seal designation preferred.
• Advanced Food Safety certificate.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a chef.
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services.
• Experience in volume food preparation in hospitality or long-term care.
• Clear Criminal Record Check, and Vulnerable Sector Check where applicable.
• Management experience and Alzheimer's or Dementia training are assets.

Responsibilities

• Selects, shapes, and develops the culinary team.
• Providing leadership and overseeing provision of food services.
• Providing catering services for internal and external events.
• Providing input into division menu development.
• Liaising with the Health Services Team to ensure therapeutic menu modification as indicated by medical condition.

Skills

Leadership

Chef experience

Food safety awareness

Education

Journeyman Cook papers

Red Seal designation

Advanced Food Safety certificate

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career with our client. Our retirement communities offer more than a place to work - they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for anExecutive Chef to join ourteam based inAncaster, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, our client offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you've made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include:

• Approximate annual salary range:$75,000 - $84,000
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire)
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
  RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Selects, shapes, and develops the culinary team
• Providing leadership and overseeing provision of food services
• Providing catering services for internal and external events
• Providing input into division menu development
• Liaising with the Health Services Team to ensure client receive the appropriate therapeutic menu modification as indicated by their medical condition

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• Journeyman Cook papers from an accredited institution
• Red Seal designation preferred
• Current and recognized Advanced Food Safety certificate
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience as a chef
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role in food services
• Experience in volume food preparation in the hospitality or long-term care sector
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain aclear Criminal Record Check, andwhere applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment.
• Previous management experience is an asset, as well as any other Alzheimer's or Dementia training courses are considered an asset