Kitchen Manager/Cook

GoldenLife; Pincher Creek; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive organization dedicated to providing high-quality care for seniors. As a Kitchen Manager/Chef, you will lead meal planning, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure exceptional dining experiences for residents. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of seniors while enjoying a supportive work environment. With responsibilities ranging from sourcing ingredients to managing staff, you will play a crucial role in our mission to deliver outstanding care. If you are passionate about culinary excellence and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free Accommodation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Voluntary Registered Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as lead cook in an institutional or full-service restaurant.
• Ability to read and prepare recipes involved.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare resident meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Oversee inventory control and maintain food safety practices.

Skills

Food Sanitation Practices

Recipe Preparation

Leadership

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

High School Graduation or Equivalent

Chef’s Papers/Catering Certification/Red Seal Certification

Food Safety Courses

Job description

It's an amazing time to join Golden Life as we continue to expand our seniors housing, care, and services within western Canada.

We’re looking for a qualified, full-time Kitchen Manager/Chef to join our Village team at Whispering Winds Village in Pincher Creek, AB. If you are a dedicated, strong team player, then we’d like to hear from you!

The candidate has an opportunity to receive free accommodation, in exchange for monitoring a call bell system from 8:30 pm to 8:30 am, Monday - Friday. The incumbent is not required to be awake during those hours but is required to have the call bell pager on and readily available. Health care experience is not required; however, call bell emergencies may require supporting residents, under the direction of 911, until an ambulance arrives. If a resident requests, the candidate may also be responsible for notifying family of the resident during emergencies. Our Live-in Night Caretaker also supports with light housekeeping tasks.

To read more about the Whispering Winds Village, please visit https://goldenlife.ca/villages/whispering-winds-village/

The successful candidate will have related experience and a passion for providing high-quality care and support for seniors.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Follows standardized recipes and rotating meal plans.
• Sources and purchases meats, poultry, fresh vegetables, fruits, and staples.
• Receives and checks orders and oversees inventory control procedures for the storage of fresh and frozen foodstuffs and dry goods.
• Plans and prepares resident meals, coordinates, and monitors meal service.
• Develops and monitors menu plans and service for catered and special events to ensure individual dietary needs and standards for food service are met or exceeded, and costs remain within approved budget allocations.
• Provides leadership and direction for multi-service workers by interpreting and modeling policies and procedures, overseeing day-to-day operations, monitoring and evaluating performance, and participating in staff recruitment.
• Provides leadership and direction for the program team responsible for the provision of services by fostering and promoting new initiatives: interpreting and implementing related policies and procedures, coordinating and directing staff orientation and in-service training programs, scheduling and assigning work, monitoring and evaluating performance and recruiting, developing and/or terminating staff.
• Plans and prepares staff meals and catering requirements in accordance with site practices as required.
• At the request of the resident and under the direction of the Community Manager, meets with resident groups to address issues related to food preparation, meal planning, and dining room services. Gathers feedback and takes appropriate actions to continuously improve food quality and service.
• Participates in program planning and evaluation, and in quality improvement activities including food and service audits within the commercial kitchen and dining room(s).
• Assists the Community Manager in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the food services operating budget. Maintains accurate records related to food and supply purchases, inventory control, receiving, portion control, and plate wastage.
• Participates in the Occupational Health and Safety program as assigned by the Community Manager. Maintains safe food handling practices within the commercial kitchen and dining room(s).
• Completes all supervisory responsibilities as outlined by management including adequate staffing, daily direction to personnel, and completing performance evaluations and facility inspections as required by senior management.
• Ensures that the kitchen is operated in a clean, safe, efficient manner and that all kitchen staff follows safe food handling procedures. Reports problems or concerns to the Community Manager.
• Completes all required records which may include, but are not limited to, equipment and food inventory, food and supply orders, performance evaluations, budget requirements, and other costing issues.
• Performs as a positive, constructive team leader and player creating exceptional customer experiences.

Our culture attracts proactive self-starters who exhibit good judgment, innovation, selflessness, courage, impact, candid communication, inclusion, integrity, passion, and curiosity. If this resonates, maybe you’re the right person to join the Golden Life team.

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Chef’s papers/or catering certification/Red Seal certification.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as the lead cook in an institutional or full-service restaurant.
• Ability to read and prepare recipes involved.
• Knowledge and ability to conform to food sanitation practices.
• Ability to communicate with residents and other employees.
• Food Safety or other required courses.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to be self-motivated.
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.
• Full Immunization Records.

What we offer you:
At Golden Life Management Corporation, we are purpose-led. Our Philosophy is focused entirely upon providing the best possible quality of care to our residents and those we serve. We recognize that engaged employees are necessary to achieve our purpose and our Philosophy.

As a Golden Life Management Team member, you can expect to be treated with dignity and respect, to be challenged with your work, and to have the autonomy necessary to excel. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a voluntary registered retirement plan with company contributions, for eligible employees.

If you would like to join our team, please apply today!

Golden Life Management is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce. Accommodations are available upon request during the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.