Kitchen Supervisor/Chef

Bergen Gardens; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health and dental coverage

health care spending account

group life insurance

group DPSP/RRSP matching program

Job summary

Bergen Gardens is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to lead daily kitchen operations in a long-term care setting, ensuring meal service reflects residents’ preferences and supports a positive dining experience.

The role requires event management of staffing, training, and adherence to health and safety standards with a focus on quality care and resident satisfaction. Evening, weekend, and on-call flexibility are essential for coverage.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervisory capabilities in a healthcare/long‑term care setting.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills to ensure quality care.
• Detail‑oriented, adaptable, and organized across tasks and schedules.
• Ability to lead teams and build positive relationships with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Schedule, train, and support team members.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and Manitoba Health standards.
• Oversee meal preparation, service, and menu execution.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control.
• Incorporate resident preferences into menus and service.
• Maintain records, reports, and schedules.
• Support menu development and dietary concerns.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Report incidents and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Team building

Education

Certificate in Culinary Arts

Red Seal certification

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Kitchen Supervisor leads daily kitchen operations in a long-term care environment, delivering high-quality food service while supporting a resident-centered (person-directed) approach. This role ensures residents’ preferences are reflected in meal service and fosters a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Certificate in Culinary Arts (or equivalent)
• 1-2 years leadership experience in a healthcare/long-term care preferred
• Red Seal certification is an asset
• Ability to lead teams and build positive relationships
• Adaptable, organized, and committed to quality care
• Excellent communication and effective problem-solving skills
• Detail-orientated and self-motivated
• Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts as required.
• Overtime may be required outside normal hours of work to accomplish duties during periods of heavy work requirements.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position (i.e., unload heavy items/equipment/supplies, work from ladders, push/pull large and heavy containers, etc.)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Leadership

• Supervise daily kitchen operations and staff
• Schedule, train, and support team members
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and Manitoba Health standards

Food Service & Quality

• Oversee meal preparation, service, and menu execution
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control

Resident Experience

• Incorporate resident preferences into menus and service
• Engage with residents to enhance dining experience

Administration & Safety

• Maintain records, reports, and schedules
• Help with Menu development
• Help staff with dietary concerns
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Report incidents and support continuous improvement
• Standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks required
• Exposure to heat, equipment, and cleaning chemicals
• Other duties as assigned

We recognize that employee satisfaction is integral to the company’s success and offer a friendly and positive work environment along with excellent pay and benefits that include,

• health and dental coverage
• health care spending account
• group life insurance
• a group DPSP/RRSP matching program

We want work to be a source of pride and personal fulfillment for our staff as they contribute to our joint success.

We thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided throughout the recruiting process and any requests for accommodation will be dealt with in a timely manner.