Senior Living Kitchen Lead & Cook

Taylor View Towers; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community in Red Deer, Alberta, delivering compassionate care within a Eden-inspired model. The Cook supports a friendly food services team, assisting in meal prep, meal planning, and resident engagement to provide a meaningful dining experience.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and involves leading kitchen staff, coordinating inventory, and ensuring safety and quality in all food service areas.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required.
• Formal Food Service training preferred (Red Seal or equivalent) or 3-5 yrs large-scale cooking.
• Experience leading others in a food service environment is required.
• Experience in the food service industry as a Sous Chef is desirable.
• Experience training others is desired.
• Experience with food safety practices and safe work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist Food Services Supervisor in supervising the food services team.
• Support care partner planning and scheduling including overtime/time off.
• Lead inventory, menu planning, and meal preparation following cycles.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance with regulations and checklists.
• Provide orientation and development to care partners and participate in committees.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Oral / Written Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Conflict Management

Financial

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

Food Service training

Red Seal or equivalent

3-5 yrs large scale cooking

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Taylor View Towers is a vibrant seniors’ living community in Red Deer, Alberta, delivering compassionate care within a Eden-inspired model. The Cook supports a friendly food services team, assisting in meal prep, meal planning, and resident engagement to provide a meaningful dining experience.

The role reports to the Executive Chef and involves leading kitchen staff, coordinating inventory, and ensuring safety and quality in all food service areas.