Site Leader - Food Services (Chef)

GEF Seniors Housing; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental Coverage

Health Spending Account

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

LAPP Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Health & Safety training

Criminal Record Checks

Job summary

GEF Seniors Housing is seeking an experienced culinary supervisor for full-time days in Alberta. You will oversee kitchen and dining operations, plan menus per the Canada Food Guide, manage budgets, and lead staff training.

The role requires a Red Seal and Food Safe certification, with strong leadership and communication skills. The successful candidate will ensure health and safety compliance, maintain inventory, and support residents with high-quality dining experiences in a senior living

Qualifications

• Alberta Journeyman Certificate in cooking is required (Red Seal).
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory culinary role is required.
• Food Safe Certification is required.
• Knowledge of food production, quality control, and inventory management systems.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen and with seniors preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and dining room operations, including supervision, training, and coaching of staff.
• Plan balanced menus, ensuring Canada Food Guide compliance, and order groceries within a set budget.
• Assist in planning special events and cooking main meals.
• Perform administrative duties, including evaluations, scheduling, timesheets, invoice approvals, and monthly inventory management.
• Contribute to health and safety program administration, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Foster positive dining experiences by collecting resident feedback and improving offerings.
• Oversee food supplies, equipment, and inventory, ensuring proper storage and cost efficiency.
• Ensure proper meal presentation, portioning, and high quality control standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, with health and safety compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Budget management

Food safety practices

Communication

Inventory management

Education

Alberta Journeyman Certificate in Cooking (Red Seal)

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management systems

Job description

Housing and Client Services - Central Services, 14220 - 109 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

GEF Seniors Housing is the largest provider of affordable supportive living residences for low to moderate income seniors in Alberta. As a leading provider of safe, affordable, quality accommodations, we offer competitive salaries & excellent working conditions for our team of employees, and the opportunity to positively contribute to our clients’ quality of life.

Details: Full Time, Days, 37.50 hours per week, 9:30AM to 5:30PM, 3 week rotational schedule

Pay Scale: $35.28 - $44.05 per hour

Location: At any of our GEF lodge locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee kitchen and dining room operations, including supervision, training, and coaching of staff.
• Plan balanced menus, ensuring compliance with the Canada Food Guide, and Order groceries and kitchen-related purchases within a set budget.
• Assist in planning special events and cooking main meals
• Perform administrative duties, including performance evaluations , scheduling, submitting timesheets, invoice approval, and monthly inventory management.
• Contribute to health and safety program administration, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Foster positive dining experiences by gathering feedback from residents and implementing improvements to food offerings.
• Oversee food supplies, equipment, and inventory management, ensuring proper food storage and cost-effective practices.
• Ensure proper meal presentation, portioning, and maintain high quality control standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
• Perform other site-specific duties as required to ensure smooth kitchen and dining room operations.

Experience/Education Preferences:

• Alberta recognized Journeyman Certificate in cooking. (Red Seal is required)
• Minimum of 5 years of Experience in a supervisory culinary role is required.
• Food Safe Certification required.
• Knowledge of food production, quality control, and inventory management systems.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen environment and with seniors preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.

Other Requirements:

• Strong customer service skills, including respectful interaction with residents, families, staff, and contractors.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work under pressure.
• Availability to work weekends and public holidays as needed.
• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., perform repetitive motion tasks, and stand/walk for extended periods.

What We Offer :

• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Health Spending Account
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Participation in the LAPP Pension Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Training, includingHealth & Safety certification and hands-on, role-specific learning
• Company-covered Criminal Record Checks

Internal applicants: Please advise your supervisor or manager of your intent to apply.

This job competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal records check.

Housing and Client Services - Central Services, 14220 - 109 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada