Senior Living Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Team Coach

Verve Senior Living; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Verve Senior Living is seeking a skilled Cook I/II to join our dining team at the residence. You will plan, prepare and present attractive, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and dietary needs, while maintaining sanitation standards.

Under the Dining Services Manager, you will supervise meal distribution, support staff orientation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education required.
• Cook’s Journeyman papers or equivalent experience required.
• Culinary college course completion required.
• Two years in volume food preparation at Cook I/II or supervisory role preferred.
• Must communicate effectively in English, written and spoken.
• Familiar with online ordering systems and dietary software.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Verve Quality Improvement (VQI) program and monthly audits.
• Supervises ordering and distribution of resident meals per sanitation rules.
• Plans appetizing, nutritious menus per Canada Food Guide and residents' needs.
• Prepares meals in line with safety standards and menu methods.
• Assists with staff interviews and orientation under the Dining Services Manager.
• Provides feedback to support disciplinary actions when needed.
• Maintains monthly purchase journals and inventory controls.
• Ensures proper storage and labels food samples as required.
• Attends staff meetings and communicates with residents and families.
• Complies with OHSA, WHSIA, WHMIS and Food Premises Regulations.

Skills

English communication

Volume food prep

Supervision

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Cook’s Journeyman or equivalent

Culinary college course

Tools

Online ordering systems

Dietary software

Job description

Verve Senior Living is seeking a skilled Cook I/II to join our dining team at the residence. You will plan, prepare and present attractive, nutritious meals for residents in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide and dietary needs, while maintaining sanitation standards.

Under the Dining Services Manager, you will supervise meal distribution, support staff orientation, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.