Senior Living Kitchen Chef – Fresh, Nutritious Meals

Verve Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living is hiring a cook to prepare fresh meals for our retirement residence residents, under the direction of the Dining Services Manager. You will ensure nutritious, attractively plated meals while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

You will receive orders, manage ingredients inventory, forecast production, and help with portion control in a fast-paced setting. A team player who communicates well is essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in large volume cooking, preparation, and plating.
• Graduate of a recognized college food preparation program is preferred.
• Must have a valid regional safe food handler's certificate.
• Effective written and verbal English communication.
• Strong knife and preparation skills and basic baking skills.
• Dependable, team-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare food for residents and guests, plating meals per the menu while meeting sanitation and safety regulations.
• Receive and store orders; manage inventory to ensure required ingredients are available.
• Forecast production needs and plan for efficient use of leftovers; maintain portion control.
• Keep the prep area and equipment clean; follow infection control and safety procedures.
• Complete food temperature checks and document results as assigned.
• Prepare snack trays for daily functions and communicate with staff and residents effectively.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dining Services Manager; complete mandatory training and comply with company policies.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Baking skills

English communication

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

Grade 12 education

College food preparation program

Safe food handler certificate

Job description

Verve Senior Living is hiring a cook to prepare fresh meals for our retirement residence residents, under the direction of the Dining Services Manager. You will ensure nutritious, attractively plated meals while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

You will receive orders, manage ingredients inventory, forecast production, and help with portion control in a fast-paced setting. A team player who communicates well is essential.